Why get tested?To give your doctor additional information about your risk of developing
heart disease; as part of a targeted screen for coronary artery disease (CAD) and cerebrovascular disease (CVD)
When to get tested?When you have a family history of elevated Lp(a) levels and/or a family history of premature CAD; when you have heart disease but your
lipid profile is normal or shows only mildly elevated levels of
cholesterol and/or
low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)Sample required?A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm