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

Ordering Code5143
Test NameCardio IQ(R) Lp-PLA2 Activity
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerSST (Gold)
Other Specimen/ContainerSerum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume1 mL
Handling InstructionsRecommend to centrifuge and separate samples within four 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)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Lp-PLA2 ActivityALLSee report.