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.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 5.7/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 20th percentile of heart health tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 9.0/10

    Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 5 days.

  • Results and follow-up 8.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 6.3/10

    £129.00 against a median of £125.00 for the 27 similarly sized heart health tests we track (+3%).

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A 7-marker cholesterol and lipid panel covering total, HDL, LDL and non-HDL cholesterol, triglycerides and cholesterol ratios, for anyone tracking heart disease risk factors.

  • At-home test
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