Lp(a) Test | Coronary Heart Disease Test in Lynn, MA
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Order Lp(a) Test | Coronary Heart Disease TestLipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a particle in the blood that carries cholesterol and a specialized protein called apolipoprotein(a). Because its structure resembles both LDL cholesterol and a clotting factor, elevated Lp(a) has drawn attention as a possible contributor to coronary heart disease and ischemic stroke. The Lp(a) test measures how much of this particle is present in a blood sample, giving a numeric value that can be interpreted alongside other cardiovascular risk factors.
About Lp(a) Test | Coronary Heart Disease Test in Lynn
The Lp(a) test is a blood test that quantifies the concentration of lipoprotein(a) in the bloodstream.
Lp(a) is assembled in the liver, where a molecule of apolipoprotein B-100 links to apolipoprotein(a). The resulting particle circulates in plasma much like LDL, but its distinctive protein tail may interfere with clot breakdown and promote deposition of cholesterol in artery walls.
Concentrations of Lp(a) are largely determined by genetics and tend to remain stable over a person's lifetime. Unlike many lipid measures, Lp(a) is not strongly influenced by diet, exercise, or most cholesterol-lowering medications, which is why a single measurement is often considered informative.
The test is typically ordered when a clinician wants to refine an assessment of cardiovascular risk, particularly when there is a personal or family history of early heart disease, stroke, or unusually high LDL cholesterol. Results are reported in mass units such as milligrams per deciliter or in molar units such as nanomoles per liter, and reference ranges vary by laboratory.
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