Lipoprotein(a)
Test Code: 120188
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 83695 001
Synonym
Lp "Little a"
Specimen Type
Serum (preferred) OR plasma
Specimen Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing)
Specimen Handling
Separate serum or plasma from cells as soon as possible (within two hours).
Patient Prep
Intake of alcohol, aspirin, niacin, and estrogen supplements have the potential of causing a misrepresentation of true Lp(a) concentrations.
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric specimens
Temperature
Room temperature
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Stability
Room Temperature: 5 days (stability determined by manufacturer or literature reference)
Refrigerated: 20 days (stability determined by manufacturer or literature reference)
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 20 days (stability determined by manufacturer or literature reference)
Frozen: 14 days
TAT
2 - 4 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 120190 | Lipoprotein (a) | 43583-4 |
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