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HelpTest Code PLA2RM Phospholipase A2 Receptor, Monitoring, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | PLA2M |
| Epic ID | LAB6563 |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days | |
| Ambient | 8 hours |
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Note:
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Useful For
Distinguishing primary from secondary membranous nephropathy
Monitoring patients with membranous nephropathy, over time, for trends in anti-phospholipase A2 receptor antibody levels
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 7 daysReference Values
<14 RU/mL: Negative
14 to 19 RU/mL: Borderline
≥20 RU/mL: Positive
CPT Code Information
83520