Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Lipoprotein (a)
Lipoprotein (a)
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier or lithium heparin
| Test | Lipoprotein (a) |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | LPA |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | Brown clotted serum, gel barrier or lithium heparin |
| Clinical Indication | Lipoprotein (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 Type | Blood |
| Sample type | Serum or plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5mL |
| Special Precautions | External laboratories should send frozen |
| Stability | 8 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 Time | 1 week |
| Laboratory | York |
| Reference Interval | 90-200nmol/L moderate CVD risk, 200-400 nmol/L high CVD risk, >400nmol/L very high CVD risk |
| Limitations | Severe haemolysis, icterus or lipaemia may interfere with measurement and prevent a value from being reported |
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