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Lipoprotein (a)

Ordering information:

One per lifetime, as no currently available treatments modify this factor.

Alternate names:

APO(a), Apolipoprotein(a), Lipoprotein a, Lp(a), LPA

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

LPA

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

This test does not attract Medicare benefits and private patients will have to bear the full cost of the service.

Minimum Adult Volume:

2 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

2 mL

Notes:

Mark fasting status on requet form and cover sheet

Frequency:

Weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

1-2 weeks

Reference Interval:

<75 nmol/L

Please note due to the variability in size of lp(a) particles, a mass:molar conversion cannot be made. Cardiovascular risk is related to molar concentration.

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW