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Lipoprotein (a)

Source Blood 
Mnemonic LPA 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube.

0.5 mL  serum

Minimum Blood Volume for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics

 
Specimen Handling

PSC: Centrifuge, pour off and transport plasma/serum

RRL or extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off and freeze plasma/serum prior to transport to DSC.

 
Additional Information   
Testing Location Serology 
Testing Frequency Weekly 
Alternate Name(s) Lp(a) or Lipoprotein little a 
Reference Interval 0.00 - 0.30 g/L 


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