Worried about heart disease, even if your cholesterol levels are normal? Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a genetic risk factor for cardiovascular disease that standard cholesterol tests don't detect.
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Worried about heart disease, even if your cholesterol levels are normal? Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a genetic risk factor for cardiovascular disease that standard cholesterol tests don't detect. High Lp(a) levels can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, even in people with otherwise healthy lipid profiles. This test is ideal if you have a family history of heart disease or want a more detailed assessment of your cardiovascular risk.
Description provided by Medichecks.
The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.
Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 5 days.
Results are reviewed by a doctor.
Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.
£59.00 against a comparison-group median of £74.00 (-20%).
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A single Lp(a) blood test measuring a largely genetically determined cholesterol-like particle linked to heart disease risk, recommended by some guidelines as a once-in-a-lifetime check for adults.
A Lipoprotein (a) test can help identify a plaque build-up causing clogging of your arteries. Plaque is made up of cholesterol, fat, calcium and other substances found in your blood.
A single Lp(a) blood test measuring a largely genetically determined cholesterol-like particle linked to heart disease risk, recommended by some guidelines as a once-in-a-lifetime check for adults.
A Lipoprotein (a) test can help identify a plaque build-up causing clogging of your arteries. Plaque is made up of cholesterol, fat, calcium and other substances found in your blood.
