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Lipoprotein Lp(a) - serum

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Eurofins Biomnis code

LPA

Synonyms

  • LPA
  • Lp(a)
  • Lipoprotein a

Clinic 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.

Prenalytics

  • 1 mL
  • Serum
  • Refrigerated

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

2 days


Pathologist(s) in charge
Biomnis Paris
Specialty
Biochemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Jean Marc VANDERNOTTE
Phone(s)
+331 49 59 63 01