Lipoprotein (a)

Description: 
Measurement of Lp(a) is indicated for risk assessment in patients with a strong family history of atherosclerosis.
Clinical details: 
Levels of Lp(a) are mostly genetically determined and are also higher in West African and Afro-Caribbean populations. Interference due to hypertriglycerideaemia (TG > 10 mmol/L).
Related condition or disease: 
Cardiovascular disease.
Reference range: 

Cardiovascular risk increases if Lp(a)> 0.5g/L

Units: 
g/L
Department: 
Diagnostic Immunology and Allergy Department
Location: 
Blackfriars Hub
Sample type and Volume required: 
Clotted (yellow SST tube). Serum or EDTA (purple top) plasma.
Turnaround time: 
3 days
Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Contacts:
Diagnostic Immunology and Allergy Department at King's College Hospital
General Enquiry : 020 3299 8752 / 020 3299 1171
King's College Hospital
Bessemer Wing - 1st Floor
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Diagnostic Immunology Laboratory at Blackfriars Hub

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Last updated: 21/04/2026