Lipoprotein a-Lp(a)
The test determines the blood lipoprotein (a) level — a specific protein related to cholesterol transport. Elevated Lp(a) values are a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, and stroke.
Mechanism of abnormalities: elevated Lp(a) increases the tendency for cholesterol deposition in vessel walls and thrombus formation, increasing cardiovascular complication risk.
Recommended for:
- people with family history of cardiovascular diseases
- with recurrent cardiovascular events
- for assessing atherosclerosis and heart attack risk
- when monitoring lipid-lowering medication therapy is needed
Biomaterial: Venous blood
- Submit fasting (8-12 hours without food)
- Avoid fatty food, alcohol, and intense physical exertion for 24 hours
Medications: if taking cholesterol-lowering medications or multivitamins — inform the doctor
- Suspected atherosclerosis
- Family predisposition to cardiovascular diseases
- Monitoring lipid profile and therapy in elevated cholesterol
- Recurrent cardiovascular events with normal total cholesterol
Normal — Lp(a) level within reference values
Elevation — elevated values require physician consultation to assess risk and prescribe preventive or treatment measures
Which doctor to consult:
For test abnormalities, consultation with a cardiologist or general practitioner is recommended. The doctor evaluates laboratory results, correlates them with the clinical picture, and if needed prescribes treatment or additional examinations.
Self-treatment is not recommended!
