What causes high Lipoprotein a and low Globulin?

High Lipoprotein a and low Globulin can be caused by many reasons.

If your Lipoprotein a is in between 1 mg/dl and 30 mg/dl and your Globulin is in between 2 g/dL and 4.1 g/dL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Lipoprotein a and Globulin respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

Normal range of Lipoprotein a : 1 - 30 mg/dl

Ideal values of Lipoprotein a depending on age :

Age	Ideal Lipoprotein a value
<5 years	1.017
5-10 years	1.035
10-15 years	1.053
15-20 years	1.071
20-25 years	1.089
25-30 years	1.108
30-35 years	1.127
35-40 years	1.146
40-45 years	1.166
45-50 years	1.186
50-55 years	1.206
55-60 years	1.227
60-70 years	1.248
70-80 years	1.27
80-90 years	1.292
90-100 years	1.314
>100 years	1.337

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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The level of Lp(a) is determined by your genes. Some other examples of conditions that increase Lipoprotein a levels include:

• Low estrogen levels
• Nephrotic syndrome.
• Chronic kidney disease
• Diabetes
• Severe underactive thyroid

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Normal range of Globulin : 2 - 4.1 g/dL

Ideal values of Globulin depending on age :

Age	Ideal Globulin value
<5 years	2.034
5-10 years	2.069
10-15 years	2.105
15-20 years	2.141
20-25 years	2.178
25-30 years	2.216
30-35 years	2.254
35-40 years	2.293
40-45 years	2.333
45-50 years	2.373
50-55 years	2.414
55-60 years	2.456
60-70 years	2.498
70-80 years	2.541
80-90 years	2.585
90-100 years	2.63
>100 years	2.675

High Lipoprotein a and low Globulin can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Lipoprotein a and Globulin blood tests and the results are higher than 30 mg/dl for Lipoprotein a and lower than 2 g/dL for Globulin, your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get these tests if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the Lipoprotein a and Globulin Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants Lipoprotein a and Globulin tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the Lipoprotein a and Globulin blood tests, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your Lipoprotein a and Globulin Test reports by your pathologist.

Medical References

• Cleveland Clinic – Lipoprotein (a): Levels & Testing
• MedlinePlus – Lipoprotein (a) Blood Test
• Harvard Health – Lipoprotein(a): An update on testing and treatment