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LIPOPROTEIN-ASSOCIATED PHOSPHOLIPASE A2 (PLAC)
Number 896
CPT Code 83698
Alias LIPOPROTEIN-ASSOCIATED PHOSPHOLIPASE A2
Specimen Container SST
Specimen Type Serum
Turn Around Time
Days Performed
Reference Range Low risk: <200 ng/mL
Alternate Specimen Red Top
Volume 1 mL Serum
Stability Ambient N/A
Stability Refrigerated Preferred
Stability Frozen N/A
Patient Preparation
Methodology
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Limitations
This test does not replace blood lipids or any other traditional risk factors identified for coronary heart disease and should be used in conjunction with clinical findings and other diagnostic tests.
Rejection Criteria
Additional Instructions
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
TagsLP-PLA2, PLAC