Lipoprotein (A) (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000427


Alias/See Also
LAB563: Lipoprotein (a) | LABCORP EAP: 120188


CPT Codes
83695x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5


Instructions
Adults: 5 mL red-top tube *Pediatric minimum: 2 red top microtainers*


Transport Temperature
Special Instructions State patient’s sex on the test request form. Specimen Serum, frozen Volume 2 mL Minimum Volume 1 mL Container Red-top tube Collection Separate serum from cells within 30 minutes of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested. Storage Instructions Freeze


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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