Lipoprotein (a)

General Information

Name	Information
Code:	H055
Test Name, Short:	LP (a) , LP(a) , Lpa
Matrix:	Serum
Turnaround Time:	Daily
Analytical Method:	Immunoturbidimetric
Reportable - Test Results Type:	Quantitative
Units - Conventional:	mg/dL

Specimen Information

Name	Information
Min. Volume:	200 uL
Rejection Criteria:	Improper labeling, Improper sample handling, Wrong sample type, Outside of stability, Inadequate specimen volume received, or Hemolyzed specimens.
Collection Instructions:	See blood collections
Container:	Serum in plastic transport tube