Is Lipoprotein a 168 high, normal or dangerous? What does LP (A) level 168 mean?
Your Lipoprotein a level of 168 is a High Lipoprotein a level.
High levels of Lipoprotein a in the blood indicate a variety of health problems. If your blood Lipoprotein a level is between 1 mg/dl and 30 mg/dl, you probably do not have an underlying health problem. But if Lipoprotein a levels are not in this range, you should see a doctor immediately.
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Normal range of Lipoprotein a found among men : 1 - 30 mg/dl
| Age | Ideal Lipoprotein a value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 1.017 |
| 5-10 years | 1.034 |
| 10-15 years | 1.051 |
| 15-20 years | 1.069 |
| 20-25 years | 1.087 |
| 25-30 years | 1.105 |
| 30-35 years | 1.124 |
| 35-40 years | 1.143 |
| 40-45 years | 1.162 |
| 45-50 years | 1.182 |
| 50-55 years | 1.202 |
| 55-60 years | 1.222 |
| 60-70 years | 1.243 |
| 70-80 years | 1.264 |
| 80-90 years | 1.285 |
| 90-100 years | 1.307 |
| >100 years | 1.329 |
*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records
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Normal range of Lipoprotein a found among women : 1-30 mg/dl
| 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 | 1.09 |
| 25-30 years | 1.109 |
| 30-35 years | 1.128 |
| 35-40 years | 1.148 |
| 40-45 years | 1.168 |
| 45-50 years | 1.188 |
| 50-55 years | 1.209 |
| 55-60 years | 1.23 |
| 60-70 years | 1.251 |
| 70-80 years | 1.273 |
| 80-90 years | 1.295 |
| 90-100 years | 1.317 |
| >100 years | 1.34 |
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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.
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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How the Lipoprotein a Test Is Done :
If your doctor wants Lipoprotein a test on you, you may need a Lipoprotein a blood test. During the Lipoprotein a blood test, 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 Test report by your pathologist.
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