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:
Last updated: 26/11/2021
