| EX1435 Lp-PLA2 (LIPOPROTEIN ASSOCIATED PHOSPHOLIPASE A2) ACTIVITY |
| Specimen: |
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Overnight fasting is preferred. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 8 hrs |
28 days |
43 days |
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| Method: |
CLIA |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
Lp-PLA2 is an inflammatory protein produced in the vascular intima and is expressed in greater concentration in advanced Atherosclerotic lesions than in early-stage lesions. Thus its measurement could contribute to the identification of patients with rupture-prone plaques. Lp-PLA2 has demonstrated substantially less variability than hsCRP & is not elevated in Systemic Inflammatory conditions. It appears to be a more specific marker of vascular inflammation. Elevated baseline levels of Lp-PLA2 have been correlated with increased Cardiovascular disease (CVD) event risk. The risk prediction remains significant even after adjustment for CVD risk factors. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Physician, Cardiologist |
| Disease: |
Heart diseases |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
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| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Biochemistry |
| Pre Test Information: |
Overnight fasting is preferred. |
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