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LOINC Code 107162-0: Lipoprotein a Turbidimetry (DBS) [Moles/Vol]

107162-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Lipoprotein a Turbidimetry (DBS) [Moles/Vol] in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Lipoprotein (little a). It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.dot.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Lipoprotein (little a). It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.dot.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Both
  • Method: Turbidimetry

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Lipoprotein a [Moles/volume] in DBS by Turbidimetry
Lipoprotein (little a)
This term represents an assay quantifying lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) levels in blood samples, including dried blood spots, by measuring the turbidity produced when specific antibodies bind to Lp(a) particles. This technique has demonstrated improved accuracy with the addition of L-proline, allowing for effective assessment of Lp(a) concentrations, which are critical for evaluating cardiovascular disease risk.[PMID7634492}
Blood; Chemistry; DBS; Dried blood spot; Filter paper; FP; Level; Lip; Lipoprot; Lipoproteins; LP; Lp(a); LPa; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Substance concentration; WB; Whole blood

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Lipoprotein a Turbidimetry (DBS) [Moles/Vol]Lipoprotein a [Moles/volume] in DBS by TurbidimetryLPa DBS-sCncLipoprotein (little a)CHEMLipoprotein A, Dried blood spotSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code107162-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameLipoprotein a Turbidimetry (DBS) [Moles/Vol]
DescriptionLipoprotein (little a)
Short nameLPa DBS-sCnc
ComponentLipoprotein (little a)
PropertySCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld.dot
ScaleQn
MethodTurbidimetry
ClassCHEM
Example unitsnmol/L
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.79
Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Lipoprotein A, Dried blood spot

Part names

Lipoprotein (little a)SCncPtBld.dotQnTurbidimetryLipoprotein aSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)DBS

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