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Lab Test Dictionary

Lp-PLA2 Activity (94267)

Methodology

Enzymatic Assay


Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Quest San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Mon thru Sat

Standard TAT

3 to 6 days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1 mL Serum

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

Lavender EDTA also acceptable


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=28 days, Refrigerated=28 days, Frozen=43 days

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis, Moderate to grossly lipemic, Moderate to grossly icteric

Test Volume Required

1.0 mL serum

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL serum


CPT Codes

83698