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Laboratory Code
LAB3041017
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII) / Red Top
Volume: 5.0 mL / 6.0 mL blood
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 days |
| Refrigerate | 2 weeks (preferred) |
| Frozen | 2 weeks |
Methodology
Enyzme Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
Monday, TAT 2 - 8 days
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
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).
Service Code
36923
LOINC Code Information
73737-9
Alias
Antibodies to phospholipase A2 receptors (Anti-PLA2R)
Anti-PLA2r IgG
Update
Last updated 24/04/2025