Medichecks Heart & cholesterol

PLAC (LP-PLA2) Blood Test

Worried about your heart health? The PLAC test measures lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2), a key marker of arterial inflammation linked to heart disease and stroke risk.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
3 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Lp-PLA2

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
3 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Cholesterol status

  • Lp-PLA2

About this test

Worried about your heart health? The PLAC test measures lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2), a key marker of arterial inflammation linked to heart disease and stroke risk. This test helps assess your cardiovascular health beyond standard cholesterol checks, providing deeper insight into potential plaque buildup and inflammation in your arteries.

Description provided by Medichecks.

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