Lipoprotein A, Blood (Referred Out) - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Overview
Alias
- LP(a), LP a
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Serum
Specimen collection container
- Preferred collection container: Gold (gel) 5.0mL
- Alternative collection container: Red (no additive) 6.0mL
Required volume
- Optimal volume: 4.5 mL Full collection tube
- Minimum volume: 1 mL serum
(Submitting the minimum volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory/reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum volume may require a second collection.)
Rejection criteria
- Specimens received where the collection protocols were not followed
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Performance
Days/times performed
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Maximum laboratory time
- Two day turnaround time by testing laboratory
Other information
- Lp(a) is an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease, ischemic stroke and aortic valve stenosis.
Last Updated: October 4, 2024