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3021255
Lipoprotein (a), Molarity
LP(A)
Ordering Recommendation
Use as part of cardiovascular disease risk assessment.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum Separator Tube (SST) or Plasma Separator Tube (PST). Also acceptable: Green (Lithium Heparin), Lavender (EDTA), or Pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Body fluids.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 21 days; Frozen: 1 month. Freeze/Thaw: Up to 3 cycles.
Methodology
Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
Reference Interval
| Test Number |
Components |
Reference Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Lipoprotein (a) | <=74 |
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
83695
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 3021359 | Lipoprotein (a) | 43583-4 |
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Aliases
- Lp(a)\r\nLp(a) apoprotein
Lipoprotein (a), Molarity
