Lipoprotein(a); hereditary risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
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Lipoprotein (a), or Lp(a), is a type of lipoprotein in the blood that resembles LDL cholesterol, often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. Lp(a) consists of an LDL particle plus a protein called apolipoprotein(a). It is unique because the level of Lp(a) is highly genetically determined and is minimally influenced by lifestyle or diet.
Testing for Lp(a) can be useful for individuals with a personal or family history of heart disease, especially if traditional risk factors (such as high LDL cholesterol) do not fully explain the risk. It may also be recommended for people with increased general heart disease risks, such as those with diabetes, high blood pressure, or smokers.
An Lp(a) test measures the amount of Lipoprotein (a) in the blood. High levels of Lp(a) are linked to an increased risk of atherosclerosis, heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, and blocked arteries.
A high level of Lp(a) in the blood can indicate an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. It is considered an independent risk factor, meaning it can raise the risk of heart disease even if other known risk factors are not present.
A low level of Lp(a) is generally considered favorable and indicates that there may be a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. However, low levels do not exclude other risk factors or the necessity for general heart health assessments.
This test is included in Dutch healthcare guidelines and is regularly used for its respective indications.
Rationale for this test
Deze test is een erkende cardiovasculaire risicofactor binnen de Nederlandse reguliere geneeskunde. Lp(a) wordt specifiek genoemd in de richtlijnen voor erfelijke dyslipidemie en cardiovasculair risicomanagement in de tweede en derde lijn. De test is vooral waardevol bij mensen met een persoonlijke of familiegeschiedenis van hart- en vaatziekten, of wanneer traditionele risicofactoren het verhoogde risico niet volledig verklaren.
Dutch clinical guidelines and healthcare organisations
We recommend consulting these independent sources before ordering a preventive health check.
Brochure on preventive health checks: careful choice, reliability, pros and cons, checklist.
Independent information about preventive health checks from the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment.
Reliable patient information about illnesses and complaints from Dutch GPs (NHG).
Public-facing website of the Dutch Society for Clinical Chemistry with explanations of blood tests and laboratory values.
Answers to what people usually want to know.
After ordering we generate a referral letter and email you the instructions. You pick a collection point yourself and book an appointment there. Blood is drawn at the location, processed at the lab, and your result arrives digitally.
Often within a few working days. How soon you can be seen depends on how busy the location is and the type of analysis. For specialist analyses we first ship collection materials, which takes a bit longer.
At most collection points yes. Some accept walk-ins. This is clearly indicated per location. You choose the location that works best for you.
That depends on the test. Whether fasting is required, and from what time, is clearly stated in the instructions you receive after ordering. No surprises at the counter.
It varies per analysis: from same-day to a few working days. Standard values often come back quickly; analyses that go to an external lab can take a bit longer. You get an email with a link to your digital result, including a short explanation per value.
We work with 1,000+ collection points across the Netherlands. After ordering you'll see which locations near you are available and you pick where you'd like to go.
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