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Lipoprotein Test
Lipoproteins are molecules made of
A blood test can be done to measure a specific type of lipoprotein called lipoprotein-a, or Lp(a). Lp(a) is considered a risk factor for heart disease.
Alternative Names
Lp(a)
How the test is performed
Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health...
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Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency is a group of rare genetic disorders in which a person lacks a protein needed to break down fat molecules. The... Read more »
Cholesterol, Heart Disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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VLDL Cholesterol Tests
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
VLDL stands for very low density lipoprotein. Lipoproteins are substances made of cholesterol, triglycerides, and proteins. They move cholesterol,... Read more »
LDL Cholesterol Test
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein. It's also sometimes called "bad" cholesterol. Lipoproteins are made of fat and protein. They carry... Read more »
HDL: The Good Cholesterol
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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