Lipoprotein (a)
| Abbrev Code: | LIPOA | ||
| Order Code: | LAB8154 | Order Name: | Lipoprotein (a) |
| Synonyms: | Lp(a) | ||
| Methodology: | Particle enhanced immunoturbidimetric | ||
| CPT Codes: | 83695 x1, 83695 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Testing is performed and reported daily. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Green (lithium heparin, gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Green (lithium heparin, gel) on ICE, Red (no gel), Red or gold (gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Body fluid |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store refrigerated. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship refrigerated to arrive within 48 hours of collection, otherwise ship frozen. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 8 hours at room temperature; 2 days refrigerated; 3 months frozen at -70 C or colder. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Roche-UMMC East) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Less than 30 mg/dL |
| Use: | Not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults. May aid in CVD risk stratification in specific populations. |
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