- LPA- BLOOD TEST LEVELS 30-50 mg/dL (75-125 nmol/L
Lipoprotein (a) or Lp(a) levels are measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or nanomoles per liter (nmol/L). A lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) blood test measures the amount of Lp(a) in your blood, which is lipoprotein that carries cholesterol. Thus elevated Lp(a) levels are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Recommended for individuals with a family history of heart disease or other risk factors. High levels of lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a), may cause heart attack, stroke, and or aortic stenosis
LPA is produced through multiple mechanisms within cells and in biological fluids like plasma and serum. Lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) is primarily produced by the enzyme autotaxin (ATX). ATX, which is a secreted lysophospholipase D, converts lysophospholipids, primarily lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC), into LPA. This extracellular production pathway is considered the major source of bioactive LPA.
