Synonym(s)
Antiphospholipid antibodies
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
In internal medicine, ACA refers to the "antiphospholipid antibodies". These can be detected by 3 tests: anti-cardiolipin antibodies (ACA), lupus anticoagulant test and beta2-glycoprotein. A higher titre detection of ACA is associated with an increased risk of recurrent thrombosis, recurrent miscarriage and thrombopenia.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
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