Cardiovascular
Lipoprotein(a)
Also written as Lp(a).
Extended panel — run periodically
What it indicates
A particle whose concentration is set largely by inherited factors and changes little through life.
Why a series helps
It is largely fixed by genetics and changes little through life, so it is usually measured once rather than tracked.
What this page does not tell you
What a particular Lipoprotein(a) result means depends on you: your history, your medication, why the test was taken. Ziro does not interpret results for individuals and does not diagnose. If something in your results warrants a conversation, that conversation is with a doctor, and your results are downloadable so you can bring them.
Others in cardiovascular
Markers of the fats and particles carried in your blood.