Test directory: Cardio IQ(R) Lp-PLA2 Activity

Ordering Code 5143
Test Name Cardio IQ(R) Lp-PLA2 Activity
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container SST (Gold)
Other Specimen/Container Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Handling Instructions Recommend to centrifuge and separate samples within four hours of venipuncture.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 28 Days
Refrigerated: 28 Days
Frozen: 7 Weeks
Rejection Criteria Hemolysis, Moderate to grossly lipemic, Moderate to grossly icteric
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 8 Days
Methodology Enzymatic Assay
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI
Insurance Pre-Authorization  HAWAII MEDICAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 1, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Lp-PLA2 Activity ALL See report.