Anti-phospholipid syndrome

An autoimmune syndrome characterized by antibodies against phospholipids that causes thrombosis such as anti-cardiolipin antibodies, lupus anticoagulant antibodies, and anti-beta2 glycoprotein I antibodies. It is commonly associated with SLE and other autoimmune diseases. It can cause thrombosis and pregnancy-related complications such as preeclampsia and spontaneous abortion. Testing includes PTT, lupus anticoagulant antibody with dRVVT and testing for anticardiolipin.