Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2)

About the Test

The PLAC® test for Lp-PLA2 activity is an enzyme assay that quantitatively measures Lp-PLA2 activity in blood samples. It can help predict the risk of coronary heart disease in patients with no prior history of cardiovascular events. Please be advised that Boston Heart Diagnostics policy states that practitioners cannot order labs on themselves or their immediate family members.

Biomarkers

Lp-PLA2

Biomarker name

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