{"id":12378,"date":"2026-04-25T12:42:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T09:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?post_type=product&p=12378"},"modified":"2026-09-20T14:16:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T11:16:14","slug":"lipoprotein-a-lp-a","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/biochemical-blood-tests\/lipoprotein-a-lp-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Lipoprotein (a) Lp(a)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a)<\/strong> is a separate class of blood lipoproteins, which consists of a lipid part, apolipoprotein B-100 and a specific protein apolipoprotein(a). The concentration of Lp(a) is largely determined by a person's genetic characteristics and usually remains relatively stable throughout life.<\/p>\n

Elevated Lp(a) levels are one of the factors associated with the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases<\/strong>. That is why determining this indicator can complement the standard lipid profile examination and help the doctor more accurately assess the overall risk.<\/p>\n

What does the analysis show?<\/h3>\n

The study determines Lp(a) concentration in the blood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

High levels may be associated with an increased risk of:<\/p>\n

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  • coronary heart disease;<\/li>\n
  • myocardial infarction;<\/li>\n
  • ischemic stroke;<\/li>\n
  • atherosclerosis of peripheral arteries;<\/li>\n
  • calcific aortic valve stenosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    At the same time, elevated Lp(a) does not mean the presence of a disease and is not an independent diagnosis<\/strong>. The result is evaluated along with LDL cholesterol levels, blood pressure, glucose levels, age, family history, lifestyle, and other risk factors.<\/p>\n

    Who is recommended to determine Lp(a)?<\/h3>\n

    The analysis can be particularly useful:<\/p>\n

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    • with early development of cardiovascular diseases in the patient;<\/li>\n
    • if close relatives had a heart attack or stroke at a relatively young age;<\/li>\n
    • with familial hypercholesterolemia;<\/li>\n
    • in the presence of elevated LDL levels;<\/li>\n
    • with already diagnosed atherosclerotic disease;<\/li>\n
    • when it is necessary to clarify individual cardiovascular risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Since Lp(a) levels are mainly genetically determined, for most people it is enough to identify it once in adulthood<\/strong>. Repeated testing may be required upon the recommendation of a physician in individual clinical situations.<\/p>\n

      What does elevated Lp(a) mean?<\/h3>\n

      Elevated Lp(a) concentration is a factor that may further increase cardiovascular risk. However, the result should not be evaluated in isolation, but in the context of other indicators.<\/p>\n

      If Lp(a) is elevated, your doctor may pay special attention to monitoring LDL, blood pressure, glucose levels, body weight and other risk factors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      A healthy diet, regular physical activity, and smoking cessation do not always significantly reduce Lp(a) itself, but are important for reducing overall cardiovascular risk.<\/p>\n

      Preparation for analysis<\/h3>\n

      Biomaterial:<\/strong> venous blood.<\/p>\n

      Strict fasting is not always required for Lp(a) testing. If a lipid profile or other tests are performed at the same time, the laboratory's preparation guidelines must be followed.<\/p>\n

      Before the study, it is recommended:<\/p>\n

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      • do not drink alcohol the day before;<\/li>\n
      • avoid unusual and intense physical exertion;<\/li>\n
      • adhere to the usual drinking regimen;<\/li>\n
      • sit quietly for 10\u201315 minutes before blood sampling;<\/li>\n
      • inform the doctor about medications that are taken regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        You do not need to stop taking the prescribed medications on your own.<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Recommendations after receiving the result<\/h3>\n

        The result Lp(a) should be compared with laboratory-specific reference values and units of measurement<\/strong>, indicated in the form.<\/p>\n

        If the indicator is elevated, you should not self-medicate or try to lower it through diet or supplements. It is advisable to discuss the result with a doctor who can assess overall cardiovascular risk<\/strong> and, if necessary, adjust the control of other factors, primarily LDL levels.<\/p>\n

        Importantly:<\/strong> High Lp(a) is a risk factor, but does not in itself mean that the patient has atherosclerosis, a heart attack, or other cardiovascular disease.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)]<\/strong> \u2014 a blood test to determine the level of lipoprotein, the concentration of which depends largely on heredity. Elevated Lp(a) is associated with a higher risk atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke and aortic valve stenosis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        The study helps clarify individual cardiovascular risk, especially if there is a family history of early cardiovascular disease or elevated cholesterol.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":15068,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[68,77],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-12378","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-biohimichni-doslidzhennya-krovi","product_cat-lipidnyj-spektr-krovi","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/12378","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12378"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15068"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12378"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=12378"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=12378"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=12378"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}