Lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a))
Human GmbH
Proteins
Brief Description
Lp(a) is a risk factor for coronary vascular disease that is independent of all other lipid parameters. The Lp(a) concentration in blood varies from almost undetectable levels to more than 100 mg/dl. Differences in Lp(a) levels are genetically determined and will not be much influenced by lifestyle. The presence of high Lp(a) levels in serum is a significant marker for an increased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary vascular disease, especially when Lp(a) and LDL-c concentrations are elevated simultaneously.
Latex enhanced immunoturbidimetric test for the quantitative determination of lipoprotein (a) in human serum.
