Lipoprotein (a)

Clinical Significance

Elevated concentrations of Lp(a) are associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease.

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial 

Transport And Storage

7 days Ambient (Preferred)
14 days Refrigerated 
90 days Frozen

Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles

Collection Instructions

 

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Serum

Neonatal Volume

Reference Range:

< 75 nmol/L

Methodology:

• Immunoturbidimetric

Clinical Significance

Elevated concentrations of Lp(a) are associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease.

CDM

00917138

CPT Coding

83695