Eurofins Biomnis code

LPA

Synonyms

• Lipoprotein a
• LPA
• Lp(a)

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

Lp(a) is a lipoprotein particle which contains LDL and apoB100. Its metabolic control is independent on that of the other lipoproteins. A high plasma Lp(a) concentration is an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and stroke syndrome. It is structurally close to plasminogen and could represent a link between atherosclerosis and thrombosis. No dietary measures or lipid-lowering drugs have been discovered which effectively bring down Lp(a) levels.

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• serum
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Lp(a) lipoproteins are not ot be confused with LPA1 lipoparticles when preparing the request form. Word the request accurately

Methodology

Turbidimetry

Turnaround time

1 day