Lipoprotein (a)
Code:
LIPOa
Sample Type:
Serum (yellow top) or EDTA or lithium heparin plasma (purple top or green top)
Ref Ranges/Units:
Interpretation:
0 – 31.9 nmol/L: Results less than 32 nmol/L indicate no change to cardiovascular risk
32 – 90 nmol/L: Results from 32 to 90 nmol/L indicate minor CVD risk
90.1 – 200 nmol/L: Results from 90 to 200 nmol/L indicate moderate CVD risk
200.1 – 400 nmol/L: Results from 200 to 400 nmol/L indicate high CVD risk
>400 nmol/L – Results greater than 400 nmol/L indicate very high CVD risk
Turnaround:
5 working days
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).