Lipoprotein (a)
Test Code
LIPOA
Description
Measurement of lipoprotein(a)in human serum and plasma may aid in the diagnosis of disorders of lipid (fat) metabolism and assessing persons at risk for cardiovascular diseases when ised in conjuntion with clinical evaluation diseaeses when used in ccnjunction with cinical evauation and other lipoprotein tests.Collect
Plain red top or SST tubePreferred Volume: 1 ml serum
Pediatric Collection
Minimum Volume: 0.5 ml serumStability
Stability after cell separation: Test immediately2 weeks refrigerated at 2 to 8°C
6 months frozen at < -20°C; Avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles
Performed
Monday through FridayMethodology
ImmunoturbidiometricTurnaround Time
4 hours for routine samples1 hour for STAT samples
Synonyms
LIPOAStudy Offerings
Not offered
Reference Interval
All: < / =50CPT Code
8New York Approved
FDA Approved or Cleared
FDA
Approved or Cleared