Anti Cardiolipin IgG Test at Home in Dubai
Also known as: ACL, ACA, ANTICARDIOLIPIN ANTIBODY
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About the Test
The Anti Cardiolipin IgG test detects IgG-class antibodies directed against cardiolipin, a phospholipid on cell membranes. These antibodies are one of the markers used to investigate antiphospholipid syndrome, an autoimmune condition linked to abnormal blood clotting. Doctors usually order it after unexplained clots, recurrent miscarriage, or a prolonged clotting time, rather than as a routine screen. A negative result helps rule the antibody out, while a positive result generally needs a repeat after several weeks to confirm persistence.
What is it? A blood test measuring IgG antibodies against cardiolipin, also called ACL, ACA, or anticardiolipin antibody, used in the workup of antiphospholipid syndrome.
- Smart Report
- Home Collection
- DHA Licensed Staff
- Doctor Reviewed
Test Included: 1 Test
Anti Cardiolipin IgG(1 Test)
Anti Cardiolipin IgG test: purpose, preparation and results
Why take the Anti Cardiolipin IgG test?
- Investigate unexplained blood clots in veins or arteries, or an abnormal clotting screen
- Help evaluate recurrent pregnancy loss or pregnancy complications
- Part of the antiphospholipid antibody panel alongside lupus anticoagulant and beta-2 glycoprotein tests
How to prepare for the Anti Cardiolipin IgG test
No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally before your at-home appointment. Tell the nurse if you take blood thinners, as your doctor may want this noted when interpreting results.
Understanding your Anti Cardiolipin IgG results
A positive or elevated IgG result suggests anticardiolipin antibodies are present and, if it persists on repeat testing, may support a diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome; a single positive can also follow some infections and does not confirm disease on its own. Discuss all results with your doctor before drawing conclusions.
How to book the Anti Cardiolipin IgG test in Dubai
- 1Book your slot
Book on the site or WhatsApp — same morning or next day. Fasting reminders included.
- 2Your nurse visits
A DHA-licensed nurse does a ~20-minute draw at your home, office or hotel. Sealed kit.
- 3Lab processes it
Most of our tests are processed at AVM Labs, Dubai, a CAP-accredited laboratory with ISO 15189 accreditation from EIAC (No. LB-MED-227).
- 4Your doctor reads it
A BestDOC doctor reviews the results, then the report lands on email + WhatsApp with notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anything else? Ask on WhatsApp — we usually reply in three minutes.
This is a specialised autoimmune assay, so results take around 7 days from the time your sample is collected. Your doctor-reviewed report is sent to you on WhatsApp and email once the lab completes testing.
No. Anticardiolipin IgG is not affected by food, so you can eat and drink as usual before the nurse arrives at your home, office, or hotel in Dubai.
It means IgG anticardiolipin antibodies were detected. A single positive can occur after infections, so guidelines require a repeat test after about 12 weeks to confirm the antibody persists before it is considered clinically significant.
This test measures the IgG antibody class, while the separate Anti Cardiolipin IgM test measures IgM. Doctors often request both, since they can appear independently and together give a fuller picture in an antiphospholipid workup.
No, never stop prescribed medication on your own. Anticoagulants do not need to be paused for this antibody test. Simply let the nurse know what you take so it can be recorded for your doctor.
The test is 160 AED and is self-pay; we do not process insurance. You can settle securely at the time of booking, and blood is collected at home by a DHA-licensed nurse.