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Lipoprotein (a) Blood Test

* This is not a home test kit. You will need to visit a local lab for testing.

Use:

This test is used for measurement of lipoprotein (a) is now recommended in several patient subgroups for whom excess lipoprotein (a) may have important clinical consequences:

(1) patients with premature atherosclerosis,

(2) patients with a strong family history of premature coronary heart disease (CHD),

(3) patients with elevated LDLC and greater than or equal to two risk factors,

(4) patients who have had coronary angioplasty in whom lipoprotein (a) excess may increase the risk of restenosis,

(5) patients who have undergone coronary bypass graft surgery in whom Lp(a) excess may be associated with graft stenosis.

Recommended For:

Strong family history of dyslipidemia, heart disease, cardiac risk-evaluation.

Special Notes:

Fasting for 12 hours is a must. Alcohol must be avoided for 24 hours prior to test.

Tests Included:

Quest
Lipoprotein (a) (34604)

Estimated Turn Around For Results:

2-10 Business Days

For an exact turnaround time for results, please contact us at Personalabs and we will contact the lab on your behalf as turnaround times vary depending on testing location or lab testing provider.

Additional information

Provider

Quest

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STEP 1

Order Your Test

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Document

STEP 2

Generate & Print Out Lab Order

Our physician network will approve your order within 2-4hrs.

Location

STEP 3

Visit the Lab

The test price decides which lab you will visit: Quest or Labcorp. Find a location in your area.

Report

STEP 4

Get Your Results

Results can be provided in as little as 24-48 hrs. For more complex tests, please contact us for turn around times.

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