Test Name
LIPOPROTEIN(a)
Aliases
-
Abbreviations
LP(a)
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
ROUTINE CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
7
TAT Units
DAYS
Test Requirements
3ml of Serum in Gel/Plain vacutainer.
SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated
ANALYTE STABILITY
Room Temperature: 48 hours at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 14 days at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 3 months at -20°C
Clinical Utility
Cardiovascular risk assessment.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026