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Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), consists of an inherited protein attached to an LDL particle. Elevated Lp(a) is associated with increased coagulation and a 1.5–5.3× increased incidence of cardiovascular disease, linked to both early- and advanced-stage atherosclerosis. The measurement of Lp(a) provides additional risk assessment beyond standard lipid profiles and may help identify residual cardiovascular risk in individuals with otherwise normal LDL levels. ([questdiagnostics.com](https://www.questdiagnostics.com/healthcare-professionals/about-our-tests/cardiovascular/cvd-test-descriptions?utm_source=openai))