Lipoprotein(a): Take charge of your heart health

Current guidelines from the American Heart Association recommend every adult have their Lp(a) levels tested at least once in their lifetime as part of a cardiovascular risk assessment.³

In addition to general screening, this test may be especially important for individuals with higher cardiovascular risk, including those who have:

• Family or personal history of premature heart disease (under 55 for men and under 65 for women)
• Family history of high Lp(a)
• High LDL cholesterol, even if you take medicine to lower it
• Heart or blood vessel disease (especially if your cholesterol and triglyceride levels are normal without taking medicine to lower them)
• Familial hypercholesterolemia (inherited high cholesterol)
• A personal history of multiple heart attacks and/or procedures to treat blocked arteries

Lp(a) levels are largely determined by genetics and typically remain stable throughout life, so a one-time test is often sufficient to identify long-term cardiovascular risk.

Lp(a) levels greater than or equal to 75.0 nmol/L may indicate a risk factor for heart disease. Your risk of heart disease and stroke may be higher if Lp(a) levels greater than or equal to 125 nmol/L.³ Lp(a) levels in different ethnic populations can vary widely. Speak with your healthcare provider about various risk factors you may have.

Your results will tell you the level of lipoprotein(a) in your blood sample. A high Lp(a) level indicates you may have an increased risk of heart attack, heart disease, stroke, and other diseases of the blood vessels. There are currently no targeted treatments to lower Lp(a) levels at this time. However, you should share any abnormal results with your healthcare provider to discuss other treatments (such as statins) or ways to reduce your overall risk of heart disease including lifestyle changes (such as well-balanced nutrition and physical activity).

Your results will be provided to you through our secure online portal to view or print. Results are also made available through a secure portal to the independent healthcare provider who placed your test order.  If you are accessing your results through your Labcorp Patient™ account, all users linked to the account will have access to all OnDemand test results. Results may also be provided to a local, state, and/or federal health authority; for example, many states require the testing laboratory and physician to report test results for certain communicable diseases, such as COVID-19, to local or state health departments.
 

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