Is Lipoprotein a 156 high, normal or dangerous? What does LP (A) level 156 mean?

Your Lipoprotein a level of 156 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.

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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	1.016
5-10 years	1.032
10-15 years	1.048
15-20 years	1.064
20-25 years	1.081
25-30 years	1.098
30-35 years	1.115
35-40 years	1.132
40-45 years	1.15
45-50 years	1.168
50-55 years	1.186
55-60 years	1.205
60-70 years	1.224
70-80 years	1.243
80-90 years	1.262
90-100 years	1.282
>100 years	1.302

*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	1.016
5-10 years	1.032
10-15 years	1.049
15-20 years	1.066
20-25 years	1.083
25-30 years	1.1
30-35 years	1.118
35-40 years	1.136
40-45 years	1.154
45-50 years	1.173
50-55 years	1.192
55-60 years	1.211
60-70 years	1.23
70-80 years	1.25
80-90 years	1.27
90-100 years	1.29
>100 years	1.311

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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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