Antiphospholipid antibodies (APL) IgG are the antibodies directed against phospholipids responsible for blood clotting. This test is to check for the presence of APL that cause abnormal blood clotting and their presence is an indication of an autoimmune disorder called Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS).

This blood test checks for antiphospholipid antibodies. These may be found in people with abnormal tendency of blood clot formation or autoimmune diseases.

A doctor uses an APL test if a patient experiences frequent miscarriages and shows signs of unusual blood clots, or has a past or family history of autoimmune diseases or cancer. It is also used to diagnose antiphospholipid syndrome, a medical condition where the immune system attacks the phospholipids in your body, causing the formation of blood clots.

The APL test is a simple blood test with overnight fasting before the test. The blood sample can be taken by the phlebotomist at a pathology lab or at home. at Maurya Labs, Purnea the test is done on Fully Automatic Siemens Immulite 1000 from Germany. The sample collection takes less than a minute.

Since APL is a special test and very specific as well hence it should be done on advise of the doctor. The frequency of the test is decided by the doctor based on the treatment being done.