Lipoprotein (little a)/Lipoprotein.total

Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a cholesterol-carrying particle with a genetic component that significantly influences cardiovascular risk. This test measures Lp(a) as a percentage of total lipoprotein, providing insight into your atherogenic lipid profile. High Lp(a) levels are an independent risk factor for heart attack and stroke, even in people with otherwise normal cholesterol. Unlike other lipids, Lp(a) is largely determined by genetics and is less responsive to diet and exercise, making it important for personalized heart disease risk assessment.