Lipoprotein (a)
A Lipoprotein (a) test can help identify a plaque build-up causing clogging of your arteries. Plaque is made up of cholesterol, fat, calcium and other substances found in your blood.
- 1 biomarkers
- Results in 3–8 days
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A Lipoprotein (a) test can help identify a plaque build-up causing clogging of your arteries. Plaque is made up of cholesterol, fat, calcium and other substances found in your blood.
Check your Lp(a) - lipoprotein (a) - level with a simple finger-prick blood test. Everyone should check their Lp(a) level at least once because it is the commonest genetic risk factor for heart disease.
Worried about heart disease, even if your cholesterol levels are normal? Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a genetic risk factor for cardiovascular disease that standard cholesterol tests don't detect.
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| Feature | Bluecrest Wellness Lipoprotein (a) | Selph Lipoprotein (a) Blood Test | Medichecks Lipoprotein (a) Blood Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProjectScreen score | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| Price | £109.00 | £74.00 | £59.00 |
| Biomarkers Count | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| At Home | |||
| Doctor Reviewed | |||
| Turnaround Min Days | 3 days | 1 days | 3 days |
| Turnaround Max Days | 8 days | 2 days | 3 days |
| Sample Type | Blood | Blood | Blood |
| Collection Model | Venous draw at local venue | At-home finger-prick or Tasso EasyDraw or venous draw (clinic, nurse visit or own kit) | At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic |
| Gender Focus | Both | Both | Both |
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