Phospholipase A2 Receptor, Monitoring, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Serum

Test Code

PLA2M

Alias/See Also

Anti-PLA2R, PLA2R

CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Instructions

Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial

Transport Container

Plastic vial

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature: 8 Hours
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 14 Days

Methodology
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Setup Schedule

Monday-Friday

Report Available

3-7 days

Clinical Significance

Distinguishing primary from secondary membranous nephropathy

Monitoring patients with membranous nephropathy, over time, for trends in anti-phospholipase A2 receptor antibody levels

Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
200 First St
Rochester, MN 55905

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