Lp-PLA2 test for heart disease

#TestingInsights

What is Lp-PLA2?

• Also called lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2
• Vascular-specific inflammatory marker
• Helps to identify hidden cardiac disease

When is a Lp-PLA2 test recommended?

A person may take this test if they have:

• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Family history of cardiovascular disease
• Lifestyle risks (smoking, diet, sedentary life)