Laboratory Medicine
Test catalogue
Lipoprotein (a), LPA | |
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Test NameLipoprotein (a), LPA |
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Specimen Type / RequirementsContainer Type = Gold (SST) Preferred; Li-heparin or EDTA plasma are acceptable. Minimum Testing Volume = 1mL Serum Tube must fill to at least ½ or greater of its vacuum capacity |
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Specimen HandlingCollection Instructions: Laboratory Staff Instructions: Stability: Transportation: Sample Rejection Criteria: |
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Required Documentation |
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Turnaround Time (TAT)24 hours |
Test Utilization |
Reference Value0.0 – 100.0 nmol/L |
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Test CodeLPA |
MethodologyParticle enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay |
Testing LocationSMH-Biochemistry |
Other InformationLast Updated: July 19, 2022 |