What causes high Lipoprotein a and low MCHC?

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

If your Lipoprotein a is in between 1 mg/dl and 30 mg/dl and your MCHC is in between 31.5 g/dL and 34.5 g/dL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Lipoprotein a and MCHC 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	1.034
10-15 years	1.052
15-20 years	1.07
20-25 years	1.088
25-30 years	1.107
30-35 years	1.126
35-40 years	1.145
40-45 years	1.165
45-50 years	1.185
50-55 years	1.205
55-60 years	1.226
60-70 years	1.247
70-80 years	1.268
80-90 years	1.29
90-100 years	1.312
>100 years	1.334

*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 MCHC : 31.5 - 34.5 g/dL

Ideal values of MCHC depending on age :

Age	Ideal MCHC value
<5 years	32.038
5-10 years	32.585
10-15 years	33.141
15-20 years	33.707
20-25 years	34.282
25-30 years	34.272
30-35 years	34.262
35-40 years	34.252
40-45 years	34.242
45-50 years	34.233
50-55 years	34.223
55-60 years	34.213
60-70 years	34.203
70-80 years	34.193
80-90 years	34.183
90-100 years	34.174
>100 years	34.164

High Lipoprotein a and low MCHC can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Lipoprotein a and MCHC blood tests and the results are higher than 30 mg/dl for Lipoprotein a and lower than 31.5 g/dL for MCHC, 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 MCHC Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants Lipoprotein a and MCHC tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the Lipoprotein a and MCHC 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 MCHC 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