Sphingomyelin IgM Phospholipid Test

Sphingomyelin IgM Phospholipid Test

Category
Blood Clotting
Sample
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
In 14 days
Fasting
No Fasting
Age
All Ages

What Is This Test?

Detects antiphospholipid antibodies — antibodies that may be produced when the immune system mistakenly targets the body's own tissues.

Why this test is performed?

Helps diagnose and monitor antiphospholipid syndrome — a cause of blood clots and recurrent miscarriage.

Who should take this test?

Easy bruising or bleeding, heavy periods, blood clots, before surgery, or people taking blood thinners.

Test Preparation

No fasting needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Not on its own. Autoantibodies can occasionally be found in healthy people; your doctor will interpret the result with your symptoms and other tests.

No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.

Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.

Usually within 12–13 days after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.

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