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Cardio IQ® Lp-PLA2 Activity

Original price was: $140.00.Current price is: $95.00.

Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA) is an enzymatic, specific marker of atherosclerosis-related vascular inflammation. Lp-PLA accumulates in atherosclerotic plaques and is believed to contribute to plaque development and rupture by cleaving oxidized phospholipids, which produces pro-inflammatory molecules and oxidized fatty acids.

Increased Lp-PLA2 activity has been linked to increased risk for: (first and recurrent coronary events) adverse prognosis after acute coronary syndrome) stroke) cardiovascular disease associated with metabolic syndrome and) peripheral arterial disease.

 

Quest Code: 94218 Categories: Cardiovascular, General

Testing Details

Reference Range(s):

Females 50-133 nmol/min/mL
Males 70-153 nmol/min/mL

Fasting Required: Fasting preferred, but not required

Preferred Specimen: Serum

Turnaround Time: 5 Days

Test Code: 94218