Lipoprotein A Serum

Message
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Test Code
81558


Alias/See Also
LIPOPROTEIN A, SERUM


Preferred Specimen
Red Top Tube 


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Lavender Top Tube 


Instructions
aliquot Serum


Transport Container
plastic vial


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
90 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric


Setup Schedule
Sun, Tues, Thurs 


Performing Laboratory
Quest



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.