Lp(a)
Also known as: Lipoprotein little a
Formal name: Lipoprotein (a)
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To give your doctor additional information about your risk of developing heart disease; as part of a targeted screen for coronary artery disease (CAD) and cerebrovascular disease (CVD)
When to Get Tested?
When you have a family history of elevated Lp(a) levels and/or a family history of premature CAD; when you have heart disease but your lipid profile is normal or shows only mildly elevated levels of cholesterol and/or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
