Lipoprotein A

About This Test

Department: Biochemistry (referred)

Requirement:

  • Gel/clotted (yellow/red top

 

Turnaround Time:

6 - 8 weeks

Background:

Independent risk factor of atherosclerosis

Requestable by lipid specialists only.

Patients should follow their normal diet for 3 weeks prior to sampling. A fasting sample is preferred.

Other Comments:

Analysed at Clinical Laboratory, SAS Cardiovascular Biomarkers, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Rd, Guildford, Surrey GU2 5XX 

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