LPA
Lipoprotein a
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3426
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Serum gel tube (preferred), Red Serum
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial. Send refrigerated.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 30 days
Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days
Room Temperature - 24 hours
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Hemolysis
Gross Lipemia
Gross Icterus
CPT Codes:
83695 - Lipoprotein A (EAP 30021122)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
2-4 days
Method:
Immunoturbidimetric Assay
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges