Lp-PLA2
Also known as: LpPLA2; Platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase; PAF-AH; PLAC™
Formal name: Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2
Related tests: Lipid Profile; Lipoprotein Subfractions; Cardiac Risk Assessment; hs-CRP; Cholesterol; LDL-C; HDL-C
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To help determine your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), coronary heart disease (CHD), and your risk of having an ischemic stroke
When to Get Tested?
When your doctor determines that you are at a moderate to high risk of developing CVD or of having an ischemic stroke; when you have a family history of CVD or CHD
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
Test Preparation Needed?
None
