LIPOPROTEIN (a) | |
|---|---|
| Test Code:208 | Specimen Collection:Serum |
| Component: Lipoprotein (a) | Method: Immunoturb |
| Collection Notes:Avoid grossly hemolyzed, icteric and lipemic specimens. | |
| Clinical Utility:Lipoprotein (a) is used in conjunction with other risk factors to assess the patient’s risk for vascular and coronary heart disease. | |
| CPT Code:83695 | Testing Location:AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Refrigerated 14 Days Frozen 6 Months Plasma Heparinized Li Refrigerated 14 Days Frozen 6 Months | |