Test directory: Lipoprotein a

Ordering Code231
Test NameLipoprotein a
AliasLpa
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerSST (Gold)
Other Specimen/ContainerPlasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender), Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green), Plasma in Sodium Heparin (Green), Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume1 mL
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 3 Months
Rejection CriteriaGrossly hemolyzed, Grossly lipemic, Grossly icteric
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time10 Days
MethodologyImmunoturbidimetric
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI
Insurance Pre-Authorization HAWAII MEDICAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Lipoprotein aALLSee report.