Lipoprotein (a)
Test ID:
703027
CPT code:
83695
Synonyms:
Lp “Little a”
Clinical Use:
Lp(a) determination is intended for use in conjunction with clinical evaluation, patient risk assessment, and other lipid tests to evaluate disorders of lipid metabolism and to assess coronary heart disease in specific populations.
Specimen Type:
Serum (preferred) or plasma
Requested Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Container Type:
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, green-top (heparin) tube, or blue-top (citrate) tube
Patient Preparation:
Intake of alcohol, aspirin, niacin, and estrogen supplements have the potential of causing a misrepresentation of true Lp(a) concentrations.
Collection:
Separate serum or plasma from cells as soon as possible (within two hours).
Storage Instructions:
Refrigerate. Stable refrigerated for 14 days or frozen (if greater than 14 days)
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic, or icteric specimens
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