Lipoprotein a
Material: Blood
Test price: PLN 65
Waiting time for the result: the result will be available no later than the next business day
Reservation:
Test price: PLN 65
Waiting time for the result: the result will be available no later than the next business day
Reservation:
- Check the opening hours of the collection point and where an appointment is required.
Preparation for the examination
General
- The material for testing is blood.
- The patient does not need to fast. It is recommended to drink fluids before the examination.
Description
Lipoprotein(a) is structurally similar to LDL cholesterol and has strong atherogenic properties.
It is an LDL-independent factor in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), aortic stenosis with calcification, peripheral artery disease, and ischemic stroke.
Its concentration is 90% influenced by genetic factors. Diet has no significant effect on Lp(a) levels. Lp(a) levels normalize around age 5 and remain stable throughout life.
It is recommended to measure lipoprotein(a) at least once in life.
Lp(a) testing should be considered in:
• all patients with premature cardiovascular disease
• patients with no expected effect of statin therapy
• individuals at borderline risk between moderate and high, for better risk stratification
• individuals with a family history of elevated Lp(a) levels
It is an LDL-independent factor in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), aortic stenosis with calcification, peripheral artery disease, and ischemic stroke.
Its concentration is 90% influenced by genetic factors. Diet has no significant effect on Lp(a) levels. Lp(a) levels normalize around age 5 and remain stable throughout life.
It is recommended to measure lipoprotein(a) at least once in life.
Lp(a) testing should be considered in:
• all patients with premature cardiovascular disease
• patients with no expected effect of statin therapy
• individuals at borderline risk between moderate and high, for better risk stratification
• individuals with a family history of elevated Lp(a) levels
Preparation and development of material (applies only to contractors)
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