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
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