Phospholipase A2 Receptor Antibody, ELISA, For Monitoring, Serum
Test Mnemonic
PLA2RM
CPT Codes
- 83520 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- PLA2R ELISA
Includes
- PLA2R, Monitoring, ELISA, S
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Dpt of Lab Med & Pathology
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer to standard aliquot tube. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer to standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
| Ambient | 8 hours |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
4 - 8 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
Special Info
Grossly hemolyzed specimens will be rejected. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
This test is useful for monitoring patients with membranous nephropathy, over time, for trends in anti-phospholipase A2 receptor antibody levels.