What is Lipoprotein(a)?
your hidden, inherited cardiovascular risk
Lp(a) is a genetically determined lipoprotein particle that raises the risk of atherosclerosis and heart attack independent of other blood lipids. The value is stable through life and is usually tested once.
Raised Lp(a) affects about one in five people and is one of the most important hidden risk factors for early heart attack and stroke. Because it is set genetically, it is barely affected by diet or exercise. Knowing your Lp(a) level lets you be more aggressive about controlling other risk factors.
Test facts
- Unit
- nmol/L
- Sample
- Serum
- Fasting
- No fasting needed
- Turnaround
- 5 days
What does low Lipoprotein(a) mean?
Low Lp(a) is favourable and means one important hidden risk factor is not in play.
What does high Lipoprotein(a) mean?
High Lp(a) raises cardiovascular risk. The way to address it is to control LDL, blood pressure, and other modifiable risk factors more aggressively.
Panels that measure Lipoprotein(a)
- Deep Baseline
- Heart & Vessels
- Family Heart History
- Metabolic Deep Dive
- Longevity Core
- Longevity Full
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This is general information about the marker, not an assessment of your values and not medical advice. Last updated: May 2026.