Lp(A) Lipoprotein(A) Serum Test in Marathahalli
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Lipoprotein is a lipid and protein component found in the blood. It helps to transport the cholesterol through the blood to the cells. It is of two types high density lipoprotein (HDL) and the low density lipoprotein (LDL). Lipoprotein (a) is a type of LDL that carries the cholesterol to the cells in the arteries. High levels are associated with cardiovascular diseases.
Lp(a) is also known as lipoprotein(a). It carries cholesterol throughout the body. Blood clots or plaques in the arteries are more likely to form when Lp(a) levels are high. Lp(a) can raise the cardiovascular disease risk as a result of this impact. Controlling total cholesterol can help lower this risk.
Whether a person has high Lp(a) levels appears to be influenced by genetic factors. There is some proof, nevertheless, that their nutrition and way of life may also have an impact on them. To fully comprehend how lifestyle and dietary choices affect high Lp(a) levels, more research is required. According to research, Lp(a) levels are increased in roughly 20% of the world's population. If a doctor has a suspicion that a patient's Lp(a) levels could be high, they can perform a blood test to find out.
Lp(a) serum testing is done to determine the blood's amount of lipoprotein (a).
Written by: Dr.Shibani R, Medical Writer, Medical Affairs
Lp(A) Lipoprotein(A) Serum Test Price in Bangalore
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The price of Lp(A) Lipoprotein(A) Serum Test in Bangalore is ₹ 1,315
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lp(a) is ordered, along with other lipid tests, when an individual has a family risk of developing CVD, and still the HDL and LDL levels are shown normal.
Your doctor would recommend this test for you if he sees the risk of a Cardio Vascular Disease and also when:
Some health practitioners may also order these tests when:
- A person has existing heart or vascular disease, especially those individuals who have healthy lipid levels or ones that are only mildly elevated
- Someone may have an inherited predisposition for high cholesterol level
- A person has had a stroke or heart attack but has normal or only mildly elevated lipids
Lipoprotein-Lp (a) is a carrier or transporter of cholesterol in the blood, similar to LDL or what we call as “bad cholesterol”. The Lp(a) test is used to detect elevation is the blood lipoprotein (a) level assessed as a possible risk factor in the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The test may be used in concomitantly with routine lipid profile to yield additional information to assess a person’s risk for developing CVD.
If Lp (a) is high, it implies a need for more aggressive treatments to reduce or control some other risk factors, which are treatable -such as an elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL).
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