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Lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a))
A largely genetically determined atherogenic lipoprotein; levels are relatively stable over time and lifestyle usually has limited effect.
What is measured?
The level, concentration or activity of this biomarker measured in the relevant blood sample.
What the result represents?
Aden's range
What a raised or a low result can indicate
How Aden reads it as part of a system?
Aden reads this result alongside ApoB, LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides and your previous measurements. It is treated as one part of the wider cardiovascular picture, not as a diagnosis on its own.
What changes between tests?
Which related markers give it context?
ApoB, LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides
How to get this tested?
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