Lipoprotein (a)

A private lipoprotein (a) taken by an experienced phlebotomist at our Widnes or Crewe clinic and analysed by an accredited pathology laboratory. This test measures 10 biomarkers, listed in full below.

Results turnaround: Same Day
Sample type: 1 Yellow SST
Biomarkers measured: 10 included

What this test measures

Every individual marker included in the lipoprotein (a), grouped by laboratory panel.

Lipids

Apolipoprotein B
Cholesterol
HDL % of total
HDL Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol
Lipoprotein (a)
Non- HDL Cholesterol
TC/HDL Ratio
Triglyceride
Very Low-Density Lipoprotein Calculated

Before your appointment

Apolipoprotein B, Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, HDL % of total, LDL Cholesterol, Lipoprotein (a), Non- HDL Cholesterol, TC/HDL Ratio, Triglyceride, Very Low-Density Lipoprotein Calculated

How your appointment works

1
Book online and choose Widnes or Crewe — most people are seen within a few days.
2
Arrive a few minutes early; your appointment usually takes 10–15 minutes.
3
Your sample is labelled in front of you and posted to the laboratory the same day, with guaranteed 24-hour delivery.
4
Your results arrive securely by email, typically same day from when the lab receives your sample.

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