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Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 Activity

Order Code
123283
CPT
83698
Test Details
Synonyms

PLAC®

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Spectrophotometric, enzymatic assay

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures Lp-PLA2 enzyme activity. Marker of vascular inflammation and cardiovascular risk.

Specimen Type

Serum (preferred) or Plasma

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 1 day
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 18 months
Order Code
123283
CPT
83698
Test Details
Synonyms

PLAC®

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Spectrophotometric, enzymatic assay

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures Lp-PLA2 enzyme activity. Marker of vascular inflammation and cardiovascular risk.

Specimen Type

Serum (preferred) or Plasma

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 1 day
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 18 months