Metadata
- Code
- LPA
- Unit
- nmol/L
- Category
- Lipid Panel
- Subcategory
- Advanced Lipid
- Name (Russian)
- Липопротеин(а)
Reference Ranges
| Range type | Value |
|---|---|
| Male reference | 0–75 nmol/L |
| Female reference | 0–75 nmol/L |
| Optimal | Optimal range not yet defined |
Sex-specific reference ranges from the registry. Generic reference_range column is not used.
Provenance
Source documentation pending — reference ranges are under citation review.
Interpretation
- Low
- Normal, no additional genetic CVD risk
- Optimal
- Low genetic CVD risk from Lp(a)
- High
- Genetically determined elevated CVD risk. Largely unmodifiable by lifestyle. Consider aggressive management of other risk factors.
Used in Patterns
Pattern cards in progress for this biomarker category.
Validation Snapshot
NHANES validation pending — no Tier A representative dataset run yet for this biomarker.