Used in biomedical research to measure levels of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 in human serum or plasma. Helps assess vascular inflammation and is applied in studies related to atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease risk evaluation, and endothelial dysfunction. Commonly used in clinical laboratories and research settings to support the understanding of inflammatory pathways involved in heart disease and stroke. Enables quantitative analysis for monitoring disease progression or response to therapy in investigative studies.