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General
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Clinical Use:
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Lp(a), Lpa, |
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Code:
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LPAR |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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<75 nmol/L.
Elevated Lp(a) is an independent inherited casual risk factor for artherosclerotic CVD, aortic valve stenosis, cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, even at low LDL-C,
which should be interpreted in the context of other risk factors and absolute cardiovascular risk.
Recommend first degree family members have their Lp(a) measured as part of CVD risk assessment.
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $18 upfront. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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300uL |
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Stability:
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7 days chilled; 1 month frozen |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8140 |
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Last Updated : 26-05-2023 13:35 |