Anti-Phospholipase A2 Receptor Antibody
- Description
- The detection of autoantibodies against phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2R) is useful in the diagnosis of primary membranous glomerulonephritis (MGN). MGN is a chronic inflammatory disease of the renal glomeruli and is accompanied by a progressive reduction in kidney function.
- Related condition
- Reference range
Negative / Positive
- Units
- N/A.
- Synonyms
- PLA2R
- Testing site
- Synnovis : Reference Services : Blackfriars Hub
- Laboratory
- Diagnostic Immunology
- Sample type and volume required
- Sample type and Volume required: Clotted (Gold top vacutainer) - 1 ml
- Special sample instructions
All tests are compromised by prolonged transit times. For this reason, date of bleed and date of postage must be provided with each request.
- Storage and transport
- Serum stored at 4°C should be sent by first class post.
- Turnaround time
- 28 Days.
- Time limit for extra tests
- 10 Days.