Lipoprotein (a)
Code: LIPO_A
What is Lipoprotein (a)?
A specialised type of LDL particle with genetic determinants.
Why is it measured?
Elevated Lp(a) significantly increases cardiovascular risk independent of other factors and doesn't respond to traditional cholesterol-lowering approaches.
Key Facts
- •Category: Cardiometabolic Health
- •Unit of Measurement: nmol/L
- •Test Code: LIPO_A
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