Do you repeat antiphospholipid antibody testing in a patient that previously met criteria for APLS?
If so, how long after diagnosis do you do so?
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Rheumatology · Hackensack University Medical Center
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I would repeat APL Ab testing if I am trying to risk stratify a patient in preparation for pregnancy or surgery, for example. In some cases (see a recently posted question about stopping anticoagulation in people with prior APLS history), I would also consider rechecking if I am thinking about disco...
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