Phospholipase A2 Receptor (PLA2R) Antibody Panel
| Alternate Names | Primary Membranous Nephropathy, Membranous Nephropathy, Glomerulonephritis, Anti-PLA2R, Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy, PLA2R Antibodies |
| Ordering Recommendation | May provide physicians with a non-invasive tool for diagnosing primary membranous nephritis (PMN), an autoimmune disease most commonly mediated by autoantibodies to the podocyte antigen. |
| Specimen | Serum |
| Container Type | Red/Yellow Top Tube
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| Tests Included | Phospholipase A2 Receptor (PLA2R) Antibody, ELISA Phospholipase A2 Receptor (PLA2R) Antibody, IFA |
| Reference Range | See patient report |
| Stability | 14 days |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8°C |
| Instructions | None |
| Performing Lab | Quest Nichols Institute – San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Reference Lab Test Code: 93875 |
| Days Performed | Tues, Thurs, Sat |
| Report Available | 4-6 days |
| NY State Available | Yes |
| LOINC Code | 73737-9, 82991-1 |
| CPT Code | 83520, 86255 |
