LIPOPROTEIN (A)

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: LPA
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026751
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-4 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 0.5mL (0.2 min)
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum (preferred) or plasma
Collection Info:
Container: Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, green-top (heparin) tube, or blue-top (citrate) tube
Collection: Separate serum or plasma from cells as soon as possible (within two hours).

Specimen Acceptability

Cause for Rejection:
Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric specimens

Methods

Immunoturbidimetric

Clinical Utilities

Lp(a) determination is intended for use in conjunction with clinical evaluation, patient risk assessment, and other lipid tests to evaluate disorders of lipid metabolism and to assess coronary heart disease in specific populations.

CPT Codes

83695

* The CPT codes provided 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 payer being billed.