Test Information:
Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] testing is used to help evaluate lipid disorders and assess the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Lp(a) is similar to LDL (“bad cholesterol”) but contains an additional protein, apolipoprotein(a), which varies in size due to genetic differences.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain) – USE PLASTIC TUBE
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: Room Temperature (15 to 25˚C)
Stability: 1 day - Storage: Refrigerated Temperature (2 to 8˚C)
Stability: 8 days - Storage: Freezer Temperature (- 20˚C)
Stability: 2 months
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours