Test Overview
Test Methodology
Enzymatic Colorimetric
Test Usage
Identifying persons at increased risk for coronary heart disease events.
Reference Range *
0-224 U/mL
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Thursday
Analytic Time
2 - 10 days
Soft Order Code
SO
MiChart Code
Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2, Activity
Synonyms
- PLAC
- Lipprtn Assctd Phsphlipse A2
- PLAC Test
- Lp-PLA2
- PLACA
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
ARUP (#3002266)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in an SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate (preferred) or freeze.
Normal Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL serum
Additional Information
Test sent to ARUP Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
83698
Fee Code
22037
LOINC
39804-0