Test Code PLA2R Anti-Phospholipase A2 Receptor (Anti-PLA2R)
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB3041017 |
| NBS code | LBC02581 |
| Service code | 36923 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
| Preferred: | Acceptable: |
| Yellow Top | Red Top |
Processing Requirements
Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hours
Specimen type: Serum
Volume: 0.5mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 days |
| Refrigerate | 2 weeks (preferred) |
| Frozen | 2 weeks |
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Enyzme Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
Monday, TAT 2 - 8 days
Reference Interval
Not detected: < 14 U/mL
Borderline: ≥ 14 - < 20 U/mL
Detected: ≥ 20 U/mL
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Distinguishing primary from secondary membranous glomerulonephritis (MGN).
Update
Last updated 26/07/2026
LOINC Code Information
73737-9
Alias
Antibodies to phospholipase A2 receptors (Anti-PLA2R)
Anti-PLA2r IgG