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Lipoprotein (a)

Alternate Name: Lipoprotein (a)

SAL Code:

411

CPT:

83695

Loinc:

10835-7

Turn Around Time:

1 day

Setup:

Daily

Units:

mg/dL

Department:

Lipids

Methodology:

Immuno-turbidimetric test for the quantitative determination of Lipoprotein A in human serum on Beckman Coulter analyzers.

Specimen Requirements:

Primary Tube:

SST

Primary Substance:

Serum

Alternate Sample Info:

Plasma, Na Hep, Li Hep, K-EDTA

Temperature

Period

Stable Fridge:

48 hours

Clinical Info:

Lipoprotein (a) is used as an aid in the prediction of risk of developing heart disease as part of a cardiac risk assessment. High Lp(a) concentrations in serum correlate with premature manifestations of atherosclerosis and strokes.

Test Limitations:

Samples with extremely abnormal optical characteristics, especially turbidity, may produce atypical results.

Test Information:

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