Lupus Anticoagulant – LAC 

The Lupus Anticoagulant – LAC test is a specialized blood test to detect autoantibodies that interfere with the regular blood clotting mechanisms. The anticoagulant property of lupus anticoagulants leads to higher risks of abnormal blood clots instead of inhibiting clot formation. These antibodies are often associated with autoimmune disorders, most notably Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS), and may also appear in individuals with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

Lupus Anticoagulant (LAC) Test

The LAC antibody detection test verifies if LAC antibodies exist in blood samples.

• Cause excessive blood clotting
• Lupus Anticoagulant antibodies can lead to pregnancy related complications which may result in repeated miscarriages and stillbirths and preterm birth.
• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and APS represent two conditions that can link to LAC.

A positive test result from the LAC test suggests several possible medical conditions:

• Elevated risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or stroke
• The presence of antiphospholipid antibodies, particularly in women with multiple pregnancy losses

The Lupus Anticoagulant – LAC is recommended when:

• Women experiencing unexplained recurrent miscarriages
• Individuals with a history of abnormal blood clots formation
• Patients diagnosed with autoimmune diseases such as lupus
• Those undergoing infertility assessment

Book your Lupus Anticoagulant – LAC test through UniQ Pathlab to receive accurate autoimmune assessments with no-cost home specimen collection and expert diagnostic reports that support your health and fertility care.