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Epic EAP: LAB563
Epic Description: LIPOPROTEIN (A)
Synonym
LP (a)
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
6.0 mL | 2.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Freeze specimen. Transport frozen on dry ice.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: LPROA
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=Lp%28a%29+%28Lipoprotein+%28a%29%29
Assay Frequency
Tuesday/Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
3-5 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Freeze specimen if holding overnight.
Patient Preparation
Lp(a) should not be measured during periods of active inflammation or for at least 1 month following a myocardial infarction or stroke.
CPT Code Information
83695