Is Lipoprotein a 148 high, normal or dangerous? What does LP (A) level 148 mean?

Your Lipoprotein a level of 148 is a High Lipoprotein a level.

High Lipoprotein a levels may indicate underlying health problems. The normal range is typically between 1 mg/dl and 30 mg/dl. If your levels are outside this range, it's important to speak with a healthcare provider. Consulting a doctor is recommended to determine the cause and appropriate next steps.

Important - Scroll to the end of this article to see how our patients managed their high Lipoprotein a levels

The normal Lipoprotein a range for men is :1 - 30 mg/dl

**Ideal values of Lipoprotein a depending on age (male) :**
Age	Ideal Lipoprotein a value
<5 years	1.015
5-10 years	1.03
10-15 years	1.045
15-20 years	1.06
20-25 years	1.076
25-30 years	1.092
30-35 years	1.108
35-40 years	1.124
40-45 years	1.141
45-50 years	1.158
50-55 years	1.175
55-60 years	1.192
60-70 years	1.21
70-80 years	1.228
80-90 years	1.246
90-100 years	1.264
>100 years	1.283

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

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1,51,150

Total number of patients treated

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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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Important - At the end of this article read how our patients treated their high Lipoprotein a levels

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

**Ideal values of Lipoprotein a depending on age (female) :**
Age	Ideal Lipoprotein a value
<5 years	1.015
5-10 years	1.03
10-15 years	1.046
15-20 years	1.062
20-25 years	1.078
25-30 years	1.094
30-35 years	1.111
35-40 years	1.128
40-45 years	1.145
45-50 years	1.162
50-55 years	1.18
55-60 years	1.198
60-70 years	1.216
70-80 years	1.235
80-90 years	1.254
90-100 years	1.273
>100 years	1.292

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If you take a Lipoprotein a blood test and the results are not in the normal range (1-30 mg/dl), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the Lipoprotein a Test Is Done :

When your doctor orders a Lipoprotein a test, it involves a straightforward blood draw to measure your Lipoprotein a levels. A pathologist or lab technician will take a small sample of blood from a vein using a needle. Your Lipoprotein a test results are usually available within a few hours.

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Dr. Dwayne Michaels
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