Definition:
Lupus anticoagulant (LA) is a medical condition in which antibodies link with phospholipids and proteins causing clotting abnormalities. The actual term for this condition is lupus erythematosus, and it can increase the risk for thrombosis.
Diagnosis:
Lupus anticoagulant can be diagnosed by serological testing to measure the blood's ability to clot.
Treatment:
There is no standard treatment for the condition; only the symptoms can be minimized.
Symptoms and Signs:
The common symptom of this condition is the inability of the blood to coagulate or clot. Persons in this condition are also prone to excess bleeding, thrombosis and repeated miscarriage.
Causes:
LA is caused by a metabolic disorder in which the antibodyphospholipids prolong the time before the blood clots.
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