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Test Code LPLA2 Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2, Activity (PLAC A)

Additional Codes

3002266

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Collection Instructions

Ensure complete clot formation has taken place prior to centrifugation.

Collection Volume

2.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

0.5 mL

Testing Volume

0.2 mL

Rejection Criteria

Hemolyzed specimens.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 2 week; Frozen: 18 months

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Thursday

EPIC Code

LAB1045

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic Assay/Spectrophotometry

Acceptable Collection Container

R-NoGel

Patient Preparation

None

Transport

Refrigerated

STAT Availability

No.

Turn Around Time

2-9 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

LOINC

86951-1

CPT

83698

Alias

PLAC