Lipoprotein (a)

Special Precautions/Comments:

With K3‑EDTA tubes pay particular attention that the tubes are adequately filled

 

Additional Information:

Lipoprotein (a) – Lp (a) – is a cholesterol-rich lipoprotein that acts as an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease.

It is composed of an LDL-like particle bound to apolipoprotein (a).