Definitions for "Lupus anticoagulant"
This is IgG and IgM antibodies directed against negatively charged phospholipids. It is associated with increased risk of thrombotic episode.
A type of antiphospholipid antibody that is detected through blood clotting tests, especially the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT). This autoantibody is associated with an increased risk for blood clots.
An antibody first noted in the disease systemic lupus erythematosus or "lupus", that has the ability to stop blood clotting. A cause of recurrent miscarriages. Closely related to a family of anti-phospholipid antibodies, especially anticardiolipin antibody. Also called the lupus inhibitor.