Lipoprotein(a) Lp(a) Lab Test – At-Home Sampling
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Test at a glance
Collect your sample at home and send it to the laboratory for analysis.
- Test type
- Lab tests at home
- Sample
- Capillary blood sample
- Results within
- Approx. 4 days from sample collection
- Reliability
- Laboratory analysis
- Results
- Digital report with explanations
- Analysed by an accredited laboratory (ISO 15189)
- A kit with everything you need is sent to your home
How it works
Measure Lipoprotein(a), Lp(a), using a liquid capillary blood sample taken at home. Lp(a) is a largely genetically determined blood lipid marker that can provide additional information regarding cardiovascular risk.
The test at a glance
- Sample collection entirely at home
- Liquid capillary blood from the fingertip
- Quantitative laboratory results
- Medical laboratory accredited according to ISO 15189
- Quality assurance according to Rili-BÄK
- Digital results in a personal health portal
What does the test measure?
Lipoprotein(a)
Lp(a) is a largely genetically determined lipoprotein particle that can contribute to increased cardiovascular risk.
When is it relevant to check this level?
Checking Lp(a) can be particularly relevant in cases of early-onset cardiovascular disease in the family, when standard cholesterol levels do not provide the full picture, or as part of a broader risk assessment.
Elevated Lp(a) levels typically do not cause symptoms. The level must be measured via a blood test.
Who is this test for?
- For those with a family history of early-onset cardiovascular disease.
- For those wishing to supplement standard cholesterol measurements.
- For those who want to know their Lp(a) level.
How the test works
- Order the test and receive the sampling kit at home.
- Read the instructions and complete any necessary preparations.
- Prick your fingertip and collect liquid capillary blood in the sample tube.
- Label, pack, and send the sample to the laboratory.
- The laboratory analyzes the sample.
- View the result digitally in your personal health portal.
Before sampling
Follow the instructions in the sampling kit. Since Lp(a) is largely genetically determined, the level is often relatively stable over time.
Laboratory and quality
The sample is analyzed at a medical laboratory accredited according to ISO 15189. The laboratory's quality assurance also follows Rili-BÄK guidelines for laboratory medical testing.
- Sample material: liquid capillary blood
- Sampling location: at home
- Result: digital laboratory report
- Turnaround time: transport time and the scope of the analysis affect the total time.
Results and reference values
Results are displayed using the laboratory's units and current reference ranges or decision limits. Values should be assessed in conjunction with age, blood pressure, lifestyle habits, medical history, and other relevant risk factors.
Want a broader picture?
Cardiovascular – Comprehensive measures Lp(a) alongside a comprehensive lipid profile.
Important information about the results
The results are laboratory values and do not replace medical risk assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. Contact a healthcare provider in the event of clearly abnormal results, persistent symptoms, or concerns.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lp(a)?
Lp(a) is a lipoprotein particle that resembles LDL but also contains apolipoprotein(a).
Is Lp(a) hereditary?
Levels are largely determined by genetics.
Do high Lp(a) levels cause symptoms?
No, generally not.
Is Lp(a) the same as LDL?
No. It is a distinct lipoprotein particle with somewhat different properties.
Can the test diagnose cardiovascular disease?
No. The result can contribute to a broader risk assessment.
What is analysed
- Lipoprotein(a)
Frequently asked questions
What does the lipoprotein(a) / Lp(a) test measure?
The test measures lipoprotein(a).
How is the sample taken?
You prick your finger and collect a capillary blood sample in the sample tube provided. Follow the sampling instructions carefully.
Do I need to prepare?
Follow the instructions that come with the sampling kit. Any preparation needed is described there.
How is the sample sent?
Label and pack the sample, then send it to the laboratory as instructed.
When and how will I get my results?
When the laboratory analysis is complete, you receive your results digitally. Transport time and the scope of the analysis affect the total turnaround time.
Can the test provide a diagnosis?
No. The test provides laboratory values that need to be assessed together with symptoms, medical history and other circumstances.
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