Lipoprotein (a) Test, Lp(a)

This blood test measures Lipoprotein (a) levels; high Lp(a) levels can be a strong risk factor in heart disease or ischemic stroke.

Lipoprotein (a), also called Lp(a), is used in the determination and evaluation of disorders of lipid metobolism, as well as to assess coronary heart disease in specific populations. High lipoprotein (a) levels can be a strong indicator of increased risk of heart disease or ischemic stroke.