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by Joanna45 » Tue Nov 29, 2016 9:50 am
What did your doctor say about this test ..this is what I found on the internet . I have not had mine tested but will ask my doctor when I have my regular physical..
Joanna
URMC / Encyclopedia / Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2
Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2
Does this test have other names?
Lp-PLA2
What is this test?
This test looks for a specific lipoprotein, Lp-PLA2, in your blood. The test is used to help predict your risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke.
New research suggests that Lp-PLA2 may better show who is at risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke than HDL ("good) cholesterol, LDL ("bad") cholesterol, and VLDL cholesterol.