Lipoprotein (a) (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

LIPO

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7247

Synonyms

Lipoprotein a,
Lp (a),
LPL (a),
LPLA

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
  • Plain (Red Top)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

4

Last updated: 10/09/2026