Lp-PLA2 Activity, S Lp-PLA2
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Lp-PLA2 Activity, S |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Lipoprotein Associated Phospholipase A2 Activit |
EPIC Order Name |
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Clinical Info |
The PLACĀ® test for Lp-PLA2 Activity is an enzyme assay for the in vitro quantitative determination of Lp-PLA2 (lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2) activity in EDTA plasma and serum. Lp-PLA2 activity is to be used in conjunction with clinical evaluation and patient risk assessment as an aid in predicting risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in patients with no prior history of cardiovascular events |
Specimen Type |
Blood |
Container |
Gold Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Gold top tube or Lavender(EDTA) tube |
Transport Instructions |
Frozen |
Specimen Stability |
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Methodology |
Spectrophotometric, enzymatic assay |
Days Performed |
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Performing Laboratory |
LabCorp Burlington |
CPT |
83698 |
PDM |
5910180 |
Result Interpretation• Reduced Risk: <225 nmol/min/mL |
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Forms |
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