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 |  |
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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 |
