Lipoprotein (a)
Order Name
LIPOPROT A
Test Number: 2020875
Revision Date 06/15/2018
Test Number: 2020875
Revision Date 06/15/2018
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Lipoprotein (a)
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Quantitative Immunoturbidimetric | 10835-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 2 | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Serum separator tube or plasma separator tube. Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin), lavender (EDTA). Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Unacceptable Conditions: Body Fluids. Stability: Ambient 2 days. Refrigerated 14 days. Frozen 3 months |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Sun-Sat |
| Expected TAT | 2-3 Days |
| Clinical Use | Elevated concentrations of Lp(a) are associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease. |
| CPT Code(s) | 83695 |
| Internal Comments | LOINC 10835-7 ADDED 4/20/15 6/15/18 Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 3 months. Stability: Ambient 2 days. Refrigerated 14 days. Frozen 3 months JJK |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |