Department of Pathology
Laboratory Services Catalog
LIPOPROTEIN (A)
Test Information
Test Name:
LIPOPROTEIN (A)
Test ID:
1230101310
Performing Labs:
LABCORP LAB
Internal Code:
LIPOPROTEIN (A) [LAB563]
Synonyms:
Orderable
Orderable/Epic Component ID
Loinc Code
LIPOPROTEIN (A)
12314004
Turnaround Time:
:
CPT Code:
83695
82172
Special Instructions:
Patient Preparation: Intake of alcohol, aspirin, niacin, and estrogen supplements have the potential of causing a misrepresentation of true Lp(a) concentrations
Specimen and Collection Information
Specimen Type:
Blood
Acceptable Containers:
Red - 6mL
Collection Information:
Collect at least 2 mL whole blood in a red-top tube. Deliver to lab within 1 hour of collection.
Special Handling:
Within 2 hours of collection, separate serum from cells. Submit 0.5mL (min: 0.2mL) serum in a transfer tube. Room Temperature.
Results Information
Additional interpretive information may be found in the Epic result comments