Lipoprotein (a)
Description:
Lipoprotein(a) (also called Lp(a) or LPA) is a cholesterol rich lipoprotein which is synthesized in the liver independently of triglycerides and is not influenced by age or diet. High Lp(a) is an independent predictor of cardiovascular disease.
Clinical details:
Lipoprotein(a) consists of an LDL-like particle and the specific apolipoprotein(a) [apo(a)], which is covalently bound to the apoB of the LDL like particle. Lp(a) plasma concentrations are highly heritable and therefore used for risk assessment of patients with a strong family history of atherosclerosis.
Reference range:
See Chemistry Reference Ranges Document at Automated Chemistry Laboratory at Guy's and St Thomas'
Synonyms or keywords:
Lp(a), LPA
Units:
nmol/L
Department:
Sample type and Volume required:
Serum
Turnaround time:
1 day
Storage and transport:
Serum
Contacts:
Blood Sciences Department-Guy's And St Thomas' Hospital
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Contact: 020 7188 9247
Guy's Hospital
Southwark Wing - 4th Floor
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT
Contact: 020 7188 4781
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Contact: 020 7188 9247
Guy's Hospital
Southwark Wing - 4th Floor
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT
Contact: 020 7188 4781
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Last updated: 26/11/2021
