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Lipoprotein (a)

Brown clotted serum, gel barrier or lithium heparin

TestLipoprotein (a)
Common AbbreviationsLPA
ProfileNA
Tube typeBrown clotted serum, gel barrier or lithium heparin
Clinical IndicationLipoprotein (a) is a cholesterol?rich lipoprotein which is synthesized in the liver independently of triglycerides and is not subject to the influence of age or diet. Independent prospective risk factor for coronary heart disease
Specimen TypeBlood
Sample typeSerum or plasma
Minimum Volume0.5mL
Special PrecautionsExternal laboratories should send frozen
Stability8 hrs at 15-25°c, 48hr at 2-8°c, If not analysing within 48hrs, freeze at -70°C or below, only thaw samples once
Turnaround Time1 week
LaboratoryYork
Reference Interval90-200nmol/L moderate CVD risk, 200-400 nmol/L high CVD risk, >400nmol/L very high CVD risk
LimitationsSevere haemolysis, icterus or lipaemia may interfere with measurement and prevent a value from being reported
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