Antiphospholipid antibodies, Ig M

Antiphospholipids are a set of autoantibodies that determine antiphospholipid syndrome. In primary antiphospholipid syndrome, antibodies arise independently, whereas in secondary antiphospholipid syndrome, antibodies bind to other autoimmune diseases (systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome).

Food

• A blood sample is taken on an empty stomach. The last food intake should be at least 8 hours before you visit our center for tests.
• Do not smoke at least an hour before the tests.

Recommendations

• We recommend you to avoid strenuous activities before testing. During 10-20 minutes - during the collection of the analysis, try to relax.
• Postpone the tests immediately after paraclinical studies (roentgen, TC, MRI) and physiotherapy procedures. They can affect test results.