Phospholipase A2 receptor

Test/Investigation

Phospholipase A2 receptor

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

Referral laboratory

Also Known as/Frequency of Test

PLA2 R

Indications

Found in 52-82% of individuals with idiopathic membranous nephropathy (compared to 25% in sera from patients with secondary MN). Correlates with disease activity.

Comments/Precautions

Referred outside of EPA

Sample type

Serum

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

4 weeks

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

Negative