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Lipoprotein (a)

Tube Type = Gold Top

Tube Type

Test ID LAB563
EPIC ORDER LIPOPROTEIN A (LPcA)
CPT Code(s) 83695
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 3 mL blood/gold SST tube; See Comments
  Micro: 1.5 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory- Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time   3-5 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
Comments Patient should be fasting overnight (12-14 hours)

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 18, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514