Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a), is a type of fat found in the blood that is a risk factor for heart disease. The protein that carries Lipoprotein(a) may disrupt the body's ability to dissolve blood clots. This test measures the level of lipoprotein(a) in your blood to assess your risk.
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Cholesterol status
Lipoprotein (a)
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What do high lipoprotein A levels mean?
Lipoprotein(a) - also known as lp(a) - is a risk factor for heart disease, especially when LDL cholesterol is also raised. Lp(a) can accelerate the development of plaques forming in the arteries, which narrow and harden the arteries.
What affects lp(a)?
The concentration of lp(a) within the blood is genetically determined and will remain fairly constant in an individual over their lifetime.
What are lipoproteins?
Lipoproteins are made of fat (lipids) and proteins and transport cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood.