Lipoprotein (a) Blood Test

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.

At-home test
Doctor reviewed

Sample: Blood
Collection: At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in: 3 days
Biomarkers: 1
Doctor reviewed: Yes

Tests for

Lipoprotein (a)

Test specifications

Provider: Medichecks
Sample type: blood
Collection method: at-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time: 3 days
Biomarkers tested: 1
At-home test: Yes
Doctor reviewed: Yes
Gender focus: Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Cholesterol status

Lipoprotein (a)

About this test

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. High Lp(a) levels can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, even in people with otherwise healthy lipid profiles. This test is ideal if you have a family history of heart disease or want a more detailed assessment of your cardiovascular risk.

Description provided by Medichecks.

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Bluecrest Wellness

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.

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