Lipoprotein A
Readiness of result: from 5 day
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How to prepare for testing?
Do not eat 12 hours before the study
You can drink clean still water
Eliminate physical and emotional stress for 30 minutes before the study
Eliminate fatty foods from the diet the day before the study
Why this test?
To identify the risk factor for cardiovascular and peripheral vascular diseases.
In what cases is it prescribed?
- For early detection of the risk of atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases with a burdened heredity.
- To control the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and their complications.
Testing information
Lipoprotein A (LP (a)) is a subclass of human blood lipoproteins. It is a risk factor for coronary heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases. The lipoprotein A particle is similar in structure and lipid composition to LDL. It also contains apoB-100, but unlike LDL, apoB-100 is associated with an additional protein - apolipoprotein (a), which is hydrophilic and highly glycated.
The content of LDL (a) in the blood is highly variable and is determined mainly by heredity. Therefore, factors such as diet and physical activity have no influence on its concentration in the blood.
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