Lipoprotein(a) test
Lipoprotein(a), an LDL-like cholesterol-carrying particle that a standard lipid panel does not report. Order it on its own or add it to any panel.
Price at each lab
- Quest Diagnostics: $30. Reports 1 result: Lipoprotein(a).
- Labcorp: $27. Reports 1 result: Lipoprotein(a).
- BioReference: $25. Reports 1 result: Lipoprotein(a).
Your price depends on your state and the laboratories near you.
Before your draw
No fasting needed.
Panels with Lipoprotein(a)
- Total Cardiac (16 tests, from $349)
Questions
How much does the Lipoprotein(a) test cost?
$30 at Quest Diagnostics, $27 at Labcorp or $25 at BioReference. The price for the lab near you shows before you pay.
Do I need to fast?
No. This test doesn’t need fasting.
Do I need a doctor’s order?
You don’t need your own. We arrange the lab order for you when you check out.
Can I add it to a panel?
Yes. Add it to any panel and it’s drawn at the same visit.
Can I use insurance?
No. CalaDX is self-pay and doesn’t bill insurance.
When will I see my results?
Most results arrive 5 to 9 days after your draw. They appear in My Orders as they arrive.
Your clinician decides what to test and what your results mean.