This test is aslo known as Lipoprotein A Test, lipoprotein little a Test, lpa test, lp(a) test.
The purpose of a lipoprotein (a) test is to assess whether you have high levels of lipoprotein (a) that can lead to the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease and stroke.
Lipoprotein (a) tests are mainly used for screening, which narrates testing to recognize health problems before they cause signs or symptoms. The purpose of screening lipoprotein (a) is for an early detection of potential CVD. If you are healthy without other cardiovascular risk then this test is not recommended as a screening test. However, more often the screening is prescribed if you are previously believed to have an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease.
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The testing is more doubtlessly to be recommended by your doctor if you have risk factors for cardiovascular disease like:
- Past diagnosis of cardiovascular disease
- Very high levels of LDL cholesterol
- Family history of cardiovascular disease, especially if it occurred early in life and in more than one first-degree relatives
- High potential of having familial hypercholesterolemia, a hereditary disorder causing high levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol
No preparation required.
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Within 1 to 2 days of from the date of sample received.
Type the specimeny type like blood, urine or any other specimen required.
Sample report in a format
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