PLAC (LP-PLA2) Blood Test Kit
£120 ✓ In Stock
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How it works
Your testing journey
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Receive your kit by post
Dispatched same working day if ordered before 3pm. Royal Mail Tracked delivery, typically 1–3 working days. 90% of kits arrive within 24 hours.
Visit a partner clinic
Book a phlebotomy appointment at one of our 365+ UK partner clinics. Take your kit with you — the phlebotomist will collect your sample using the materials provided.
Phlebotomy fee applies (paid at clinic)
Venous blood draw at a clinic
A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm using the vacutainers provided in your kit. The appointment takes around 10 minutes.
Return by prepaid envelope
Seal your sample in the biohazard bag provided and drop it in any Royal Mail postbox using the prepaid Tracked 24 envelope. Post Monday–Thursday for best results.
Venous Blood Collection Kit
This kit is sent to you and taken to your chosen clinic. The phlebotomist will collect your sample using the materials provided.
- 1Vacutainer blood collection tubes
- 2Needle and butterfly needle
- 3Tourniquet
- 4Alcohol swab
- 5Cotton wool and gauze
- 6Adhesive plaster
- 7Biohazard specimen bag
- 8Prepaid return envelope (Royal Mail Tracked 24)
- 9Laboratory request form
- 10Instructions for the phlebotomist
Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) is an enzyme produced by inflammatory cells within atherosclerotic plaques in artery walls. It plays a direct role in vascular inflammation by generating pro-inflammatory and cytotoxic products that destabilise plaques, making them more likely to rupture. This makes Lp-PLA2 a specific marker for vascular inflammation and vulnerable plaque. Unlike hs-CRP, which reflects general systemic inflammation from any source, Lp-PLA2 is produced predominantly within arterial plaques themselves, making it more specific to cardiovascular risk. Studies have shown that elevated Lp-PLA2 is associated with approximately doubled risk of coronary heart disease and stroke, independent of traditional risk factors including LDL cholesterol. The PLAC test is FDA-cleared as an aid in assessing risk of coronary heart disease and ischaemic stroke. Elevated Lp-PLA2 levels (generally above 200 ng/mL or 235 nmol/min/mL depending on assay method) indicate increased vascular inflammation and may warrant more aggressive cardiovascular risk management. Lifestyle modifications (diet, exercise, smoking cessation) and certain medications (particularly statins) can lower Lp-PLA2 levels over time. Results should be discussed with your GP or cardiologist, who can interpret them in the context of your overall cardiovascular risk profile.
This test is for screening and information only — it is not a medical diagnosis or professional advice. Please have your results reviewed by a qualified doctor or healthcare provider who can explain what they mean for your personal health situation. If your results show anything outside the normal range, or if you're worried about your health, see your doctor as soon as you can. Don't change any medications or treatments based on these results alone — always talk to your healthcare provider first.
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Pick your panel
Browse over 200 clinically designed test kits and choose the one that fits your goals.
02
Kit to your door
Everything you need arrives in discreet packaging with step-by-step instructions inside.
03
Collect your sample
Follow the simple instructions in your kit — whether it's a finger-prick at home or a venous draw at a partner clinic.
04
Insights delivered
Clear, easy-to-understand results sent to you online with actionable health guidance.
Frequently asked questions
If triglycerides included, fast 8-12 hours. For cardiac markers like BNP or Lp(a), fasting is not required. Drink water normally.
LP-PLA2 (lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2) is an enzyme associated with vascular inflammation and unstable arterial plaques. Elevated levels indicate higher risk of cardiovascular events, independent of cholesterol levels.
Both measure cardiovascular-related inflammation, but LP-PLA2 is more specific to vascular inflammation. CRP rises with any inflammation (infections, injury, autoimmune). LP-PLA2 is more specifically linked to arterial plaque instability.
Normal results: every 3-5 years. On statins or with risk factors: every 6-12 months.
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