Specimen:
Collect
- One SST
Also Acceptable:
- One Green Top (Li Heparin)
- One Lavender (EDTA)
- One Pink Top (EDTA)
Submit
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Serum . Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Also Acceptable:
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Plasma . Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Stability
Ambient: 8 Hour(s); Refrigerated: 2 Day(s); Frozen: 3 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
2-4 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 83695
Components
- 92203 - LIPOPROTEIN (a)
Last Updated: January 25, 2025 @ 10:13 am
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