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Phospholipase A2 Receptor, Monitoring, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Serum
Test CodePLA2M
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
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
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