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LIPOPROTEIN (a) (Lp(a)), SERUM

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Lab Section Category	Clinical Biochemistry View write-up
Specimen Required	3 mL plain blood
Method	Immunoassay
Reference Interval / Value	Risk Threshold: < 75 nmol/L References for Lp(a) risk threshold: Chapter of Cardiologists, Clinical Practice Guidelines: Management of Lipids, Singapore 2023 MOH ACE Clinical Guidance, Lipid Management: Focus on Cardiovascular Risk, Singapore, 2023 European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) Consensus Statement, Eur heart J 2022;43(39), 3925-3946 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, J AM Coll Cardio.2019;74(10),177-232
Turnaround Time	Mean: 4 hrs, Range: 3 – 5 hrs
Day(s) Test Set up	Monday – Saturday