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Lipoprotein(A); Lp(A)

Parameters1 tested
SampleBlood
Fasting10-12 hrs
Report in24-48 hrs

How to prepare

Fasting needed

Do not eat for 10-12 hrs before the test. Plain water is fine.

Good to know

Fast for 10–12 hours before the test (only water allowed). Take your usual medicines unless your doctor says otherwise.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn 24-48 hrs

About this test

Lipoprotein(a) is a genetic type of cholesterol particle. High levels raise heart attack and stroke risk even when other cholesterol values are normal.

Why is this test done?

  • Heart risk check with family history
  • Early heart disease in family

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Family history of early heart attack
  • Heart disease with normal cholesterol

Normal range

Adults < 30 mg/dL

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

High Lp(a) means higher inherited heart risk.

Common reasons
  • Genetics

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Please fast for 10-12 hrs before your sample is collected. You can drink plain water.

Your report is usually ready in 24-48 hrs after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. Fast for 10–12 hours before the test (only water allowed). Take your usual medicines unless your doctor says otherwise.

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