Test Directory

Lipoprotein (a)

Containers - Adult

BrownCapGelClotted.jpg
Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
Volume Range

1ml 

RedCapTubeEDTAKE2.7ml.jpg
Red/Pink Cap
Volume Range

1ml

Reference ranges

<0.3g/L

Laboratory Site

Glasgow Royal Infirmary
84 Castle Street
Glasgow
G4 0SF
Telephone: 0141 211 4000

How to request

Orderable on Trak for patients in hospital or hand-written form if not on ICE (GP patients)

General additional information

Patients should follow their normal diet for 3 weeks prior to sampling. A fasting sample is preferred, but non-fasting is acceptable.