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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
Medicare details:
MBS number: N/A
100% MBS price: $30 pt fee
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum 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
Laboratory Use Only
Transport Instructions:

Room temperature transport

External Laboratory:
St Vincents Hospital
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