PLAC (Lp-PLA2)

Test Code: 207Specimen 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: 83698Testing Location: AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Serum (1 mL)

Ambient
 
24
 
Hours
Refrigerated
 
14
 
Days
Frozen
 
18
 
Months

Whole blood, EDTA

Ambient
 
24
 
Hours
Refrigerated
 
14
 
Days
Frozen
 
18
 
Months
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