Guest
medicines onlineMedicines1mglabsLab Testsonline consultationeConsultNEWHealth product categoriesHealth productsNEWHealth Care ArticlesArticlesDoctorsDoctorsNEW
My Orders
Need Help?
Login
Signup
locator iconlocator icon
Upto 50% Off
Home›Lp-PLA2 (LIPOPROTEIN ASSOCIATED PHOSPHOLIPASE A2), ACTIVITY
Test Detail
Understanding the Test
Other Tests
Content created by
Written by
Dr. Shreya Gupta
BDS, MDS - Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Reviewed by
Dr. Ashish Ranjan
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Want to know more?
Read our Editorial Policy

Lp-PLA2 (LIPOPROTEIN ASSOCIATED PHOSPHOLIPASE A2), ACTIVITY

This test is for
Male, Female

Understanding Lp-PLA2 (LIPOPROTEIN ASSOCIATED PHOSPHOLIPASE A2), ACTIVITY

What is Lp-PLA2 (LIPOPROTEIN ASSOCIATED PHOSPHOLIPASE A2), ACTIVITY?

Lp-PLA2 (Lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2) activity test measures the activity of Lp-PLA2 in blood. Lp-PLA2 is an enzyme which plays role in the inflammation of blood vessels. This enzyme is said to promote atherosclerosis. It is done to check whether the person is at the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease and ischemic stroke. 


What is Lp-PLA2 (LIPOPROTEIN ASSOCIATED PHOSPHOLIPASE A2), ACTIVITY used for?

  • To check if the patient is at risk of developing coronary heart disease

  • To check if the patient is at risk of having ischemic stroke

  • Previous family history of cardiovascular disease or coronary heart disease



INDIA’S LARGEST HEALTHCARE PLATFORM

260m+
Visitors
31m+
Orders Delivered
1800+
Cities
Get the link to download App

Connect

  • Social Links
  • Want daily dose of health?
Download App
Reliable

All products displayed on Tata 1mg are procured from verified and licensed pharmacies. All labs listed on the platform are accredited

Secure

Tata 1mg uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 128-bit encryption and is Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliant

Affordable

Find affordable medicine substitutes, save up to 50% on health products, up to 80% off on lab tests and free doctor consultations.

Know more about Tata 1mgdownArrow

Access medical and health information

Tata 1mg provides you with medical information which is curated, written and verified by experts, accurate and trustworthy. Our experts create high-quality content about medicines, diseases, lab investigations, Over-The-Counter (OTC) health products, Ayurvedic herbs/ingredients, and alternative remedies.

Order medicines online

Get free medicine home delivery in over 1800 cities across India. You can also order Ayurvedic, Homeopathic and other Over-The-Counter (OTC) health products. Your safety is our top priority. All products displayed on Tata 1mg are procured from verified and licensed pharmacies.

Book lab tests

Book any lab tests and preventive health packages from certified labs and get tested from the comfort of your home. Enjoy free home sample collection, view reports online and consult a doctor online for free.

Consult a doctor online

Got a health query? Consult doctors online from the comfort of your home for free. Chat privately with our registered medical specialists to connect directly with verified doctors. Your privacy is guaranteed.

© 2024 Tata 1mg. All rights reserved. All medicines are dispensed in compliance with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. We do not process requests for Schedule X and habit forming drugs.