PLAC (Lp-PLA2) | |
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Test Code: 207 | Specimen Collection: Serum |
Component: PLAC (Lp-PLA2) | Method: ENZ |
Collection Notes: Hemolyzed specimens are not acceptable. | |
Clinical Utility: Lp-PLA2 measurement used in combination with clinical evaluation and patient risk assessment is useful in predicting risk for coronary heart disease and ischemic stroke associated with atherosclerosis. | |
CPT Code: 83698 | Testing Location: AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 24 Hours Refrigerated 14 Days Frozen 18 Months Whole blood, EDTA Ambient 24 Hours Refrigerated 14 Days Frozen 18 Months |