ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0080467: Lipid Associated Sialic Acid

Test Mnemonic: LASA
Methodology: Spectrophotometry

Performed: Wed

Reported: 1-8 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 4 mL SST.

Transport: 0.5 mL serum, frozen. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.1 mL serum, frozen.

Remarks: CRITICAL FROZEN. Additional specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature.  Separate serum from cells ASAP.

Unacceptable Conditions: Nonfrozen specimens.

Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month

Reference Interval:
0-20 mg/dL

Note:
Samples lose up to 25% LASA in 24 hours if left at room temperature.

CPT Code(s):
84275

 

 

 
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