Is Lipoprotein a 78 high, normal or dangerous? What does LP (A) level 78 mean?

Your Lipoprotein a level of 78 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	1.078
5-10 years	1.162
10-15 years	1.253
15-20 years	1.351
20-25 years	1.456
25-30 years	1.57
30-35 years	1.692
35-40 years	1.824
40-45 years	1.966
45-50 years	2.119
50-55 years	2.284
55-60 years	2.462
60-70 years	2.654
70-80 years	2.861
80-90 years	3.084
90-100 years	3.325
>100 years	3.584

*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	1.08
5-10 years	1.167
10-15 years	1.261
15-20 years	1.362
20-25 years	1.471
25-30 years	1.589
30-35 years	1.717
35-40 years	1.855
40-45 years	2.004
45-50 years	2.165
50-55 years	2.339
55-60 years	2.527
60-70 years	2.73
70-80 years	2.949
80-90 years	3.186
90-100 years	3.442
>100 years	3.719

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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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