Good reasons to test

Family history of early heart disease
Previous 'normal' lipid panel but concerned
Want complete cardiovascular risk picture

Lipoprotein (a) / Lp (a)

No fasting required. Any time of day Results arrive in 3 to 5 business days, explained in plain language in your dashboard. Most results sit within the usual range - that is still useful, and anything unexpected supports a conversation with your healthcare practitioner.

Targeted Testing

Lp(a)

Measures lipoprotein(a). Your level is largely inherited and usually tested once

$165one-off, no subscription

NATA-accredited pathology
No GP referral needed
Results in 3 to 5 business days
Collect at 1,900+ centres

Why this test

Lp(a) is largely inherited, and lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise have little effect on it.

Higher Lp(a) is a recognised risk factor for heart disease and stroke. If your level is raised, your GP may pay closer attention to the risk factors that can be changed, such as blood pressure, LDL cholesterol and smoking. The level stays fairly stable through life, so it is usually measured once. Australian guidelines do not currently recommend Lp(a) testing for the general population.

Understanding your results

Typical range

Your Lp(a) is in the low-risk range

Borderline elevated

Worth discussing with your healthcare practitioner in context of other risk factors

Elevated

Indicates higher genetic risk - focus on modifiable risk factors

Reference ranges vary by laboratory and personal context. Your result is shown against the lab's range in your dashboard, alongside what it means.

How it works

TODAY

Order online

Pick a test or panel and check out. No GP referral, no waiting room.

THIS WEEK

One quick visit

Walk into one of 1,900+ NATA-accredited collection centres. A single blood draw is all it takes.

IN 3 TO 5 BUSINESS DAYS

Clear results

We translate your results into plain language in your dashboard - what each marker means, and what is in range.

ONGOING

Track over time

Retest when it matters and watch your trends, so you can see what is actually changing.

Yes. You can order the Lp(a) test online from Clarity Labs without a GP referral. It's $165, collected at any of 1,900+ NATA-accredited centres across Australia, with results in 3 to 5 business days via your secure online dashboard.

The Lp(a) test is $165 at Clarity Labs, a one-off price with no subscription or membership. That covers your pathology request form and collection at any of 1,900+ NATA-accredited centres nationwide.

No. Lp(a) is 90% genetic and stays stable throughout life. One measurement is usually sufficient.

Unlike other lipid markers, Lp(a) is largely genetic and doesn't respond significantly to lifestyle changes. However, knowing it's elevated helps prioritise managing other risk factors.

No fasting is required for Lp(a) testing.

Results are typically available in 3 to 5 business days via your dashboard.

NATA-accredited pathologyCollected through Sonic Healthcare1,900+ collection centresNo GP referral needed

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This information is for general education and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Results are best interpreted with a qualified healthcare practitioner in the context of your symptoms and history.