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PLAC Activity

PLAC Activity

£64.80
Measures PLAC enzyme activity to assess arterial inflammation and cardiovascular risk—even without symptoms.
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About this test

  • Fatigue or reduced exercise tolerance
  • Shortness of breath on exertion
  • Chest discomfort or tightness
  • High blood pressure
  • Elevated cholesterol levels
  • Family history of heart disease or stroke
  • History of smoking or diabetes
  • Obesity or sedentary lifestyle
  • Age-related cardiovascular risk (typically over 40)
  • No symptoms at all in early stages of arterial inflammation

Recommended for individuals with risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, or a family history of heart disease or stroke. Ideal for those with metabolic syndrome, chronic inflammation, or unexplained fatigue or chest discomfort. Also suitable for anyone taking a proactive approach to monitoring arterial health and reducing long-term cardiovascular risk—even without symptoms.

  • Atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries)
  • Increased risk of heart attack or stroke
  • Cardiovascular inflammation
  • Coronary artery disease (CAD)
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Residual cardiovascular risk despite normal cholesterol
  • Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
  • Silent or early-stage vascular inflammation
  • Plaque instability and rupture risk

Symptoms

  • Fatigue or reduced exercise tolerance
  • Shortness of breath on exertion
  • Chest discomfort or tightness
  • High blood pressure
  • Elevated cholesterol levels
  • Family history of heart disease or stroke
  • History of smoking or diabetes
  • Obesity or sedentary lifestyle
  • Age-related cardiovascular risk (typically over 40)
  • No symptoms at all in early stages of arterial inflammation

Who should be test

Recommended for individuals with risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, or a family history of heart disease or stroke. Ideal for those with metabolic syndrome, chronic inflammation, or unexplained fatigue or chest discomfort. Also suitable for anyone taking a proactive approach to monitoring arterial health and reducing long-term cardiovascular risk—even without symptoms.

When to test

  • Atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries)
  • Increased risk of heart attack or stroke
  • Cardiovascular inflammation
  • Coronary artery disease (CAD)
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Residual cardiovascular risk despite normal cholesterol
  • Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
  • Silent or early-stage vascular inflammation
  • Plaque instability and rupture risk

What's measured

What gets tested