Measurement of Lp(a) is indicated for risk assessment in patients with a strong family history of atherosclerosis.
Clinical details
Levels of Lp(a) are mostly genetically determined and are also higher in West African and Afro-Caribbean populations. Interference due to hypertriglycerideaemia (TG > 10 mmol/L).
Related condition
Cardiovascular disease.
Reference range
Cardiovascular risk increases if Lp(a)> 0.5g/L
Units
g/L
Testing site
Synnovis : Reference Services : St Thomas' Hospital
Laboratory
Reference Chemistry
Sample type and volume required
Clotted (yellow SST tube). Serum or EDTA (purple top) plasma.
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