Test directory: Lp-PLA2 Activity

Ordering Code5144
Test NameLp-PLA2 Activity
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerSST (Gold)
Other Specimen/ContainerSerum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume1 mL
Handling InstructionsCentrifuge and separate samples within 4 hours of venipuncture.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 28 Days
Refrigerated: 28 Days
Frozen: 7 Weeks
Rejection CriteriaHemolysis, Moderate to grossly lipemic, Moderate to grossly icteric
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 8 Days
MethodologyEnzymatic 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 December 4, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Lp-PLA2 ActivityALLSee report.