What Does It Mean If Im Positive for Lupus Anticoagulant Antibodies?
What Does It Mean If I’m Positive for Lupus Anticoagulant Antibodies? Lupus anticoagulant antibodies are one of the markers for antiphospholipid syndrome, a disorder in which the body creates antibodies against phospholipids (normal components of human blood cells). Answer: Lupus anticoagulant and other antiphospholipid antibodies can cause tiny blood clots that can lead to pregnancy complications, including miscarriage. A person will usually have no symptoms of having lupus anticoagulant antibodies but might have recurrent miscarriage and/or blood clots. Testing for Lupus Anticoagulant Antibodies Doctors do not test directly for lupus anticoagulants but make the diagnosis based on the results of one or more of the following laboratory tests: •
