Lipoprotein (a), Lp(a)

Item Catalog Number: LC120188

The Lp(a) test is used to measure the blood level of small dense lipoproteins, which are a direct link to the formation of arterial plaques (atherosclerosis), and is a strong indicator for coronary heart disease.

Elevated blood levels of lipoprotein are associated with increased risk of cardiac death in individuals with a history of acute heart attacks and coronary bypass procedures. Lp(a) also increases your risk for coronary heart disease and ischemic stroke.

This test does not require fasting. Take all medications as prescribed. Do not take your supplements the morning of the test. This lipoprotein blood test is included in the Life Extension® advanced cholesterol test (VAP test).