Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) Blood Test
Reveal an inherited cardiovascular risk factor that a standard lipid panel can miss.
- No doctor visit or referral needed
- Members pay our cost on every test, never a markup
- Tracked over time alongside your other results
- HSA/FSA eligible
- Typical results in 2-4 days · Reviewed by a real clinician
- Drawn at a CLIA/CAP-accredited lab near you · Find labs
Why people order the Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) Blood Test
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Establish a once-in-adulthood Lp(a) baseline
Current cardiovascular guidance recommends at least one adult measurement because the concentration is predominantly genetic and usually stable.
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Clarify inherited risk beyond a standard lipid panel
Lp(a) answers a distinct question from LDL cholesterol, ApoB, blood pressure, glucose-related markers, and smoking history.
Who may consider the Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) Blood Test
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Family history of premature heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular disease
Lp(a) is largely inherited and can reveal risk that is not captured by a standard lipid panel.
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Familial hypercholesterolemia or persistently high LDL cholesterol
Lp(a) can add an independent inherited risk signal to the standard cholesterol picture.
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Premature or recurrent cardiovascular disease not fully explained by standard risks
A high Lp(a) result can help explain risk that appears greater than LDL cholesterol and other conventional factors suggest.
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Calcific aortic valve disease or a family history of high Lp(a)
Higher Lp(a) is associated with calcific aortic valve disease as well as atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
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A first-degree relative with a high Lp(a) result
Because Lp(a) is strongly inherited, a clinician may recommend cascade testing for close family members.
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Guide the intensity of overall cardiovascular prevention
A high result can influence how a clinician manages modifiable risk factors, but it does not prescribe treatment by itself.
Is Lp(a) already included in a standard lipid panel?
No. A standard lipid panel reports conventional cholesterol and triglyceride measures but does not include Lp(a). Lp(a) is a separate test that adds largely inherited cardiovascular-risk information.
Is one Lp(a) test usually enough, or should I plan to repeat it?
One adult baseline is often informative because Lp(a) is largely genetically determined. Repeat testing may still be useful in selected clinical situations or when confirming a prior result. There is no universal repeat schedule for everyone.
Can I compare this result with an earlier Lp(a) result reported in different units?
Do not directly compare or convert results reported in mg/dL and nmol/L. There is no single valid conversion between the two unit systems because Lp(a) particle size varies. For trend tracking, compare results reported in the same unit and keep the performing laboratory and assay context when possible.
Should I order ApoB or a standard lipid panel with Lp(a)?
They can add complementary information. A lipid panel describes conventional cholesterol patterns, while ApoB estimates atherogenic particle burden. Lp(a) captures a distinct inherited risk signal. Choose related tests based on which parts of cardiovascular risk have not already been assessed.
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What the Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) Blood Test measures
Reveal an inherited cardiovascular risk factor that a standard lipid panel can miss.
Lipoprotein(a), abbreviated Lp(a), is an LDL-like lipoprotein particle that carries an additional apolipoprotein(a) component. Its concentration is largely determined by genetics and tends to remain relatively stable over time. Higher Lp(a) raises the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and calcific aortic valve disease independently of standard cholesterol measures.
This product measures one Lp(a) concentration from a venous blood sample. Depending on the performing laboratory and assay, the result is reported as particle concentration in nmol/L or mass concentration in mg/dL. These units represent different measurement concepts and cannot be converted precisely with one universal factor.
The product does not include LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, apolipoprotein B, an advanced lipid panel, genetic testing, imaging, or a cardiovascular diagnosis. A low Lp(a) result does not rule out other cardiovascular risk, and a high result does not mean that a cardiovascular event is inevitable.
- Specimen
- Serum or plasma
- Measures
- Substance concentration
- Reported biomarkers
- Lipoprotein(a)
- Biomarker count
- 1 biomarker
- Fasting
- No fasting required (follow complete order)
- Results
- On your Mito dashboard in 2-4 days, with your range explained
- Provider reference information
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Quest Diagnostics Test 34604 selected Labcorp Test 120188 selected
Quest Diagnostics Test 34604
- Reference cutoff / optimal risk <75 nmol/L
- Moderate risk 75-125 nmol/L
- High risk >125 nmol/L
Labcorp Test 120188
- Low Lp(a)-attributable ASCVD risk <75 nmol/L
- Intermediate Lp(a)-attributable ASCVD risk 75 to <125 nmol/L
- High Lp(a)-attributable ASCVD risk ≥125 nmol/L
Your results
How to understand your Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) Blood Test result
Use the provider category and unit printed on the final laboratory report. Provider categories and the guideline's risk-enhancing thresholds are not universal treatment goals. One adult measurement is generally sufficient, but repeat testing may be useful near a decision threshold, after a relevant context or assay change, or under clinician direction. Lp(a) may be reported in nmol/L or mg/dL. These units represent different measurement concepts and cannot be converted precisely with one fixed factor. Keep results from different unit systems separate.
Lower Lp(a)-attributable risk
A lower result means less cardiovascular risk attributable specifically to Lp(a). It does not rule out high LDL cholesterol, high ApoB, hypertension, diabetes, smoking-related risk, family history, inflammation, existing plaque, or other causes of cardiovascular disease.
Higher inherited-risk context
A higher result adds inherited risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and calcific aortic valve disease. Risk rises continuously as Lp(a) rises. Interpret the result with personal and family history, LDL cholesterol, ApoB, blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, kidney and thyroid context, and the rest of the cardiovascular profile. A high result does not make an event inevitable.
How much the Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) Blood Test costs
Compare exact Mito member and non-member prices with recently checked comparable offers. Collection and lab fees are shown separately.
| Lab | Test price | Collection or lab fee |
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| Mito member | $11.60 | $11.50 Added once per order |
| Mito non-member | $16.24 | $11.50 Added once per order |
| Goodlabs | $16.00 | $12.00 $12 per visit, included in the final checkout total |
| Marek Diagnostics | $32.50 | $10.00 $10 added at checkout for an individual biomarker or custom panel |
| DrSays | $21.99 | $9.99 $9.99 collection fee per order |
| Jason Health | $35.00 | $18.00 $18 lab collection fee per order |
| Ulta Lab Tests | $38.95 | $12.95 $12.95 standard draw fee; some locations may charge more |
| Walk-In Lab | $49.00 | $6.00 $6 per-order physician fee |
Mito prices come from the live catalog for the selected provider. Competitor prices were checked August 22, 2026. Published standalone item price plus the separately disclosed collection or checkout fee.
See the full Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) Blood Test cost comparison for provider details and comparison notes.
How it works
What to expect from your Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) Blood Test
- 1 Book instantly
Click, book, done. Choose a convenient lab location near you. Transparent, up-front pricing.
- 2 Quick lab visit
Testing to fit your schedule, usually 15 minutes or less. Walk-in and appointments available. Follow the preparation instructions for your order.
- 3 Results in 2-4 days
Your result posts straight to your dashboard as soon as the lab completes it.
- 4 Expert guidance
With membership, a clinician reviews your result and a personalized action plan follows, with clear next steps.
Every result comes with a plan
A number on its own does not tell you much. Membership is what turns it into next steps, and keeps track of what changes.
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Insights that connect the dots. A clinician reads your whole picture, not one result in isolation, connecting family history, past results, and lifestyle into clear next steps.
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Your personalized action plan. Nutrition, supplements, and training in one clinician-reviewed protocol, updated as your results change.
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Track your trends. Upload results from any lab and see each biomarker trend over time, so you know what is working.
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Never miss a recheck. Mito tells you what is worth retesting and when, then reminds you so nothing slips.
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Members pay our cost on every test, with lab fees passed straight through. The full receipt is itemized, never padded.
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Upload past labs and watch your trends over time. Every marker and visit lives in one longitudinal record, so all your care stays together.
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Common Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) Blood Test questions
What does an Lp(a) test measure?
Is Lp(a) included in a standard cholesterol or lipid panel?
Why might I test it if my LDL cholesterol is normal?
How often should I test Lp(a)?
Can diet and exercise lower Lp(a)?
Why test Lp(a) if lifestyle has limited effect on the level?
What is the difference between nmol/L and mg/dL?
Which unit will my result use?
Does a high result mean I will have a heart attack or aortic stenosis?
Does a low result mean my cardiovascular risk is low?
Should relatives be tested?
Do I need to fast?
How do availability and prices vary by state?
Available in all 50 states and Washington, DC.
| States | Provider | Availability | Member price | Non-member price |
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| All states and DC except NJ, NY, and RI | Labcorp | Available | $11.60 | $16.24 |
| All states and DC except NJ, NY, and RI | Quest Diagnostics | Available | $14.04 | $19.66 |
| NJ, NY, and RI | BioReference | Available | $10.48 | $14.68 |