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HelpOrderable Name PLA2M Phospholipase A2 Receptor, Monitoring, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Serum
Specimen 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
Useful For
Distinguishing primary from secondary membranous nephropathy
Monitoring patients with membranous nephropathy, over time, for trends in anti-phospholipase A2 receptor antibody levels
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days | ||
| Ambient | 8 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
<14 RU/mL: Negative
14 to 19 RU/mL: Borderline
≥20 RU/mL: Positive
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 7 daysCPT Code Information
83520
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.