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LIPOPROTEIN (a); Lp(a)

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EX1423      LIPOPROTEIN (a); Lp(a)
Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Stability:
Room Refrigerated Frozen
6 hrs 1 week 4 weeks
Method: Nephelometry
Comment:
Report: Contact us to know the TAT.
Usage: This assay provides additional information on Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) risk in patients known or suspected to be at increased risk based on factors like family history of premature CHD or Stroke, Hypertension, Cigarette smoking, Obesity, Diabetes mellitus, increased levels of LDL and decreased levels of HDL. High levels of Lp(a) increase cardiovascular risk 2-3 fold. Lp(a) behaves like an acute phase protein and should not be measured during periods of active inflammation and for at least 1 month after Myocardial infarction or Stroke.
Doctor Specialty: Cardiologist, Physician
Disease: Heart diseases
Components:
Courier Charges: 0.00
Home Collection: Available (*T&C Apply)
Department: Biochemistry
Pre Test Information: No special preparation required