Lp(a) measurement

Summary

• An Lp(a) concentration of ≥50 mg/dL (≥100/125 nmol/L) is widely considered to be elevated
• Most currently available Lp(a) assays can be used for cardiovascular (CV) risk stratification
• International guidelines recommend Lp(a) measurement at least once in adult life

See more articles in our Back to Basics series

• What is Lp(a)?
• Lp(a) and cardiovascular disease
• Lp(a) and current lipid lowering therapies
• Why test Lp(a)?