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Lipoprotein (a)nmol/L
Lp(a) is a largely inherited lipoprotein particle that labs report as a cardiovascular risk marker.
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What Lipoprotein (a) measures
Lp(a) is a largely inherited lipoprotein particle that labs report as a cardiovascular risk marker.
If your Lipoprotein (a) is low
Low Lp(a) is not a concern.
If your Lipoprotein (a) is high
Lp(a) above the range is largely inherited and changes little with lifestyle; it is commonly discussed as an additional cardiovascular risk marker.
Commonly associated with
- Inherited traits
- Kidney function
- Thyroid function
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 0 – 75 nmol/L |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your Lp(a) is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Lp(a), Lipoprotein(a), Lp (a)
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This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.