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| Test Name: | Lipoprotein (a) |
|---|---|
| Test Code: | 120188 |
| Other Names: | N/A |
| Test Includes: | Lipoprotein (a) |
| Specimen Requirements: | Serum (preferred) OR plasma, 0.5 mL |
| Container: | Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, green-top (heparin) tube, OR blue-top (citrate) tube |
| Collection Instructions: | Separate serum or plasma from cells as soon as possible (within two hours). |
| Stability: | Refrigerate. Stable refrigerated for 14 days or frozen (if greater than 14 days) |
| Rejection Criteria / Special Instructions: | N/A |
| Methodology: | Immunoturbidimetric |