Lipoprotein a

Test Code: TD_4359
CPT Code(s): 83695

$29

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Lipo a

Test Includes

Lipoprotein a

Methodology

Particle enhanced immunoturbidimetric

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

<30 mg/dL

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL serum

Sample Stability

7 days room temperature
7 days refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

N/A

Alternative Specimen

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot completely at room temperature, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube.