LPA
Lipoprotein a
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3426
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
Intake of alcohol, aspirin, niacin, and estrogen supplements have the potential of causing a misrepresentation of the true Lp(a) concentration.
Container Type:
Red top or serum gel tube (preferred); lavender top (EDTA), green top (heparin) or blue top (citrate) tube also acceptable
Specimen Type:
Serum (preferred) or plasma
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Specimen Processing:
Separate the serum or plasma from the cells as soon as possible (within 2 hours of collection).
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room Temperature - 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles: Stable x3
Unacceptable Condition:
Samples that are grossly hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
83695 - Lipoprotein A (EAP 30021122)
Method:
Immunoturbidimetric
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges