Lipoprotein a
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Lipoprotein a, Serum/Plasma
Test ID: LPA
Test
Method
Particle-Enhanced Immunoturbidimetry
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum; Plasma (Li Heparin or EDTA)
Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
27-Jun-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Serum; Plasma (Li Heparin or EDTA)
Collection Containers
Preferred
Gold top (clot activator & gel)
Acceptable
Green top (Lithium heparin); Lavender top (EDTA)
Sample Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Separate within 4 hours of collection and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.
Note: Submit a separate specimen for this test if also ordering Apolipoprotein A1 and/or Apolipoprotein B.
Stability
| Ambient | 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 180 days @ -70°C |
Additional Stability Information
Once frozen, the specimen must remain frozen until it is received by the testing site.
Test Version
27-Jun-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Particle-Enhanced Immunoturbidimetry
Turnaround Time
3 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipoprotein a | nmol/L |
|
Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
27-Jun-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LPA | 2022Lipoprotein (a) | nmol/L |
Test Version
27-Jun-2023