PLAC Lp-PLA2

What Does This Test Check?

The PLAC Activity test measures Lp-PLA2, an enzyme linked to inflammation inside the walls of your arteries. Higher activity may signal a greater risk of plaque build-up and stroke or heart disease, on top of what standard cholesterol numbers show.

Bluecrest Wellness provides the PLAC Activity Lp-PLA2 test for 119 pounds. It is a clinic-based test, so a professional takes the sample rather than you using a home kit.

A raised Lp-PLA2 level may indicate a higher inflammatory burden in the arteries, but it is one risk marker among many and not a diagnosis of heart disease. Treat it in context with your blood pressure, cholesterol and family history, and let your GP weigh the full picture before any change in care.