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Phospholipase A2 Receptor (PLA2R) Antibodies, Serum

Test ID: PLA2R S

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

Anti-PLA2R

Method

ELISA

Platform

Euroimmun Analyzer I-ELISA

Specimens

Serum

Clinical Utility

To distinguish primary from secondary membranous nephropathy

Test Location

University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth St, 11E-444, Toronto ON M5G 2C4

Test Version

26-Feb-2024

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Sample Volume

1.0 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Comment

Gel-separator tubes are acceptable.

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send cold or frozen.

Stability

Ambient Unacceptable
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen > 14 days

Test Version

26-Feb-2024

Performance / Interpretation

Method

ELISA

Platform

Euroimmun Analyzer I-ELISA

Turnaround Time

12 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Phospholipase A2 Receptor Antibodies RU/mL
  • Negative <14
    Borderline 14 - 19
    Positive >19

Test Location

University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth St, 11E-444, Toronto ON M5G 2C4

Test Version

26-Feb-2024

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
PLA2R S 63153anti-PLA2R RU/mL
40002Test Comment

Test Version

26-Feb-2024