New England · Lp(a) Test – Coronary Heart Disease Test
Lp(a) Test – Coronary Heart Disease Test in Connecticut
This page explains the lp(a) test – coronary heart disease test, what it measures, and how to order it. This blood test measures lipoprotein(a), a particle that can indicate a higher risk for heart disease and stroke when elevated. It is often ordered when a clinician wants a fuller picture of cardiovascular risk.
Lab requirements in Connecticut
Here is what you need before ordering and completing the Lp(a) Test – Coronary Heart Disease Test in CT. Review each item and confirm the details with the collection lab.
- Physician's order
- Included. A physician's order is required for lab testing and is provided for you by our partner's physicians — no referral from your own doctor is needed.
- Fasting
- Fasting is required for this test — follow the collection lab's instructions.
- Preparation
- Preparation instructions can vary, so follow the specific directions provided by the collection laboratory. In many cases, no special preparation is required, but the lab will confirm…
- Sample & visit
- A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
- Identification
- Bring the lab requisition form from your account. The collection lab may also ask for a government-issued photo ID.
- Turnaround
- 1-3 business days
- Availability
- Our partner lab does not serve ND, RI, NY, NJ, MD or HI. Confirm availability for your location with the collection lab.
Before you go
- Order your test before visiting a lab, then use the requisition form in your account.
- Print the requisition form, or fax it to the lab directly from your account.
- No scheduling is needed — visit the collection lab during its normal business hours.
- A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
- Bring a government-issued photo ID in case the lab requests it.
- Results are posted to your secure account within 1–3 business days.
Requirements are summarized from our partner lab's published policies. Preparation and availability can change — confirm current instructions with the collection lab before your visit.
What this test is
The Lp(a) test is a blood test that measures the level of lipoprotein(a), a type of cholesterol-carrying particle. Unlike common cholesterol tests, Lp(a) levels are largely determined by genetics and can remain high even when other cholesterol numbers are normal. An elevated result may be considered a risk factor for coronary heart disease and ischemic stroke.
What it measures
- Lipoprotein(a) — reflects the concentration of this genetically influenced cholesterol-carrying particle
What the test involves
A healthcare professional collects a small sample of blood, usually from a vein in your arm, using a standard blood draw. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.
Why it is often ordered
A clinician may order this test to help assess cardiovascular risk, especially if you have a personal or family history of early heart disease or stroke. It can also be ordered when standard cholesterol tests do not fully explain a person's risk.
Preparation
Preparation instructions can vary, so follow the specific directions provided by the collection laboratory. In many cases, no special preparation is required, but the lab will confirm whether fasting is needed.
How results are reported
Results are typically reported as a number that your clinician will interpret alongside your other risk factors. Reference ranges can differ between laboratories, so the range printed on your report is the one that applies to your sample.
Before you go
- Whether fasting is required before the blood draw
- Any medications or supplements that might affect the test
- How and when results will be shared with you
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