Test ID: LIPA
Lipoprotein(a) is a specialised blood test used to check inherited, genetic risk of heart disease and stroke. Unlike standard cholesterol markers, the Lp(a) level is determined entirely by genetics, meaning it only needs to be checked once in a lifetime because it does not change with diet or exercise.
Turnaround time: 2 days (currently 5-days due to regent shortage at referral laboratory – last updated 20/5/2026)
Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure
Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) tube
Sample Stability: Postal acceptable