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HelpTest Code LIPOAM Lipoprotein(a), Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | LIPA1 |
| Epic ID | LAB563 |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL Serum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 20 days |
| Frozen | 91 days | |
| Ambient | 5 days |
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Note:
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Immunoturbidimetric Assay
Useful For
Cardiovascular disease risk refinement in patients with moderate or high risk based on conventional risk factors or patients with clinical suspicion of residual cardiovascular risk not identified by other lipid parameters
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysReference Values
≥18 years: <75 nmol/L
Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger than 18 years.
CPT Code Information
83695