Lipoprotein(a) – Lp(a), Tstbio

• Brand: tstbio
• Biomarker: Lipoprotein(a) – Lp(a)
• Original manufacturer: Taiwan
• Test principle: Surface acoustic wave (SAW) immunoassay
• Reaction time: 40 secs
• Sample type: Whole blood (venous or capillary)
• Sample size (volume, etc.): 5 µL
• Measuring range: 10–140 mg/dL
• LOD: 5.83 mg/dL
• Accuracy (CV, R, R², R against CLIA):
• R against reference method (DiaSys Lp(a) 21 FS): 0.99
• Available certification: IVD
• Package: 25 Tests

The Lp(a) Assay Cartridge Kit by tstbio is a quantitative immunoassay for the determination of lipoprotein(a) levels in human capillary whole blood. Based on surface acoustic wave (SAW) technology, the test requires only 5 µL of finger-prick blood and delivers results within approximately 15 minutes, showing a strong correlation with established laboratory reference methods. It is intended for professional point-of-care use to support cardiovascular risk assessment in clinical and preventive healthcare settings.