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Lipid Profile (Cholesterol)g/L

Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]

Lipoprotein(a) is a genetically determined lipid variant, typically tested only once in a lifetime.

Common laboratory aliases and abbreviations:Lipoprotéine (a)Lipoprotéine aLp(a)Lipoprotein(a)LpaLipoproteína (a)

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g/L
0.15g/L
0
0.3
‹ LowRange: 0 – 0.3 g/LHigh ›

Physiological Reference Ranges

The ranges below represent standard adult physiological values. Your laboratory's printed reference range always takes precedence.

Adults (general)

0 – 0.3 g/L

Adult females

0 – 0.3 g/L

Adult males

0 – 0.3 g/L

Common alternative units:
mg/dL(×0.01 g/L)
nmol/L(×0.004 g/L)

What does a low result mean?

A low or undetectable level is reassuring and rules out this specific genetic risk factor.

What does a high result mean?

A modest elevation is common and simply encourages keeping all other modifiable vascular factors well optimized.

Questions ready for your doctor

Bring these questions to your next consultation to discuss with your healthcare practitioner:

  • Does this test need repeating or does it serve as a one-time genetic baseline?
  • How can we best optimize other modifiable risk factors to compensate?
  • Should my close family members discuss this marker with their physicians?

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