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Unit Code 89005:
Lipoprotein (a) Cholesterol, Serum

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Evaluation of increased risk for cardiovascular disease and events:

- Most appropriately measured in individuals at intermediate risk

  for cardiovascular disease according to the individuals' Framingham

  risk score

- Patients with early atherosclerosis or strong family history of early

  atherosclerosis without explanation by traditional risk factors should

  also be considered for testing

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Electrophoresis, Enzyme Staining, and Densitometry

Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name

Lp(a) Cholesterol, S

Ordering Mnemonic An alternate Mayo code (to the Unit Code) for a test

LPAWS

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Lp(a) Cholesterol

Soft-LPAWS