Specimen: 3 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Minimum 12 hours fasting is mandatory. Grossly hemolysed samples are not acceptable.

Stability (Room): 8 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 1 week

Stability (Frozen): 2 weeks

Method: Spectrophotometry, Immunoturbidimetry, Nephelometry

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 5 hrs

Usage: This panel tests Lp (a) with other lipid markers of cardiovascular disease. Elevated Lp(a) levels are commonly observed in patients and families with premature coronary heart disease / stroke / cerebrovascular and peripheral vascular disease.

Specialty: Cardiologist, Physician

Disease: Heart diseases

Components: *Cholesterol *Triglycerides *HDL *LDL *Cholesterol / HDL Ratio *Non HDL Cholesterol *Cardio CRP

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Home Collection: Available

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Pre-test Information: Minimum 12 hours fasting is mandatory.