ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Lipid Associated Sialic Acid : 0080467

Mnemonic: LASA

Methodology: Spectrophotometry
Performed: Wed
Reported: 1-8 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 4 mL serum separator tube.

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

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 (collection to initiation of testing):  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
Cross References: LASA
 
 

 

 

 
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