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HelpTest Code LPLA2 Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2, Activity (PLAC A)
Additional Codes
3002266
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SST
Acceptable Collection Container
R-NoGel
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
Patient Preparation
None
Transport
Refrigerated
STAT Availability
No.
Turn Around Time
2-9 days
Lab Department
Referred Testing
CPT
83698
Methodology
Quantitative Enzymatic Assay/Spectrophotometry
LOINC
86951-1
Alias
PLAC