LPROA – “Lipoprotein LP(a)” replaced by LPA – “Lipoprotein LP(a)”

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Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

04/29/2025

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | April 2025

Replacement Test

LIPOPROTEIN LP(a)

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

LPROA

Ordering Code

3096200

CPT-4 Codes(s)

83695

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

LPA

Ordering Code

3000408

CPT-4 Codes(s)

83695

Turnaround Time
1 - 4 days
Performed
Monday - Friday
Legacy Code
LPA
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Specimen Information

Patient Preparation

Do not collect blood during active inflammation or 1 month following a MI or stroke.

Collect

Serum separator tube (SST)

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.

Alternate Specimen

Serum: Red top
Plasma: Lavender EDTA, Lithium Heparin, Sodium Heparin, Sodium EDTA, Potassium EDTA,
Citrate.

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen (-70°C): 1 month

Methodology

Turbidimetry
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Reference Range

<=75 nmol/l
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Performing Laboratory

Warde Medical Laboratory
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New York DOH Approval Status

No
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Interface Map for LPA

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Lipoprotein LP(a)3000408
3096200LP(a)10835-7 No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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