- Heart Health
Lipoprotein(a) Blood Test
A lipoprotein(a) blood test measuring Lp(a), a cholesterol carrying particle whose level is largely set by your genes. It suits adults with a family history of early heart disease.
What this test is for
This lipoprotein(a) blood test measures your level of Lp(a), a particle that carries cholesterol in the blood. It looks a lot like LDL cholesterol but has an extra protein attached. A standard cholesterol test does not include it, so it needs its own test.
Your Lp(a) level is mostly set by your genes and changes little over your life, so most people only need it measured once. It suits adults whose parents or siblings had heart problems at a young age, and anyone whose cholesterol results leave open questions. You can visit our Hull clinic, book a nurse visit or use a home kit.
Your report shows your Lp(a) level against its reference range. A higher level is one piece of your heart health picture, next to cholesterol, blood pressure and lifestyle. It can prompt a talk with your GP about your wider risk.
- 24–48h turnaround
- Free return postage
- NHS-standard laboratory
Finger-prick at home
£72
One-off purchase · no subscription
How would you like to take your sample?
- Free tracked delivery
- Free return postage included
- Results in 24–48h
- Digital results with explanation
Your results are reviewed by our clinical team and delivered securely. All tests use NHS-standard laboratories.
Biomarkers included
1 marker measured
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