Michael D. Shapiro, DO, reviews and discusses the different guidelines and recommendations on Lp(a) testing. Michael D. Shapiro, DO, addressed the differences between guidelines on Lp(a) (lipoprotein ...
A blood test that measures lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] has received breakthrough device designation from the US Food and Drug Administration. The Tina-quant Lp(a) RxDx assay, developed by Roche in ...
Many physicians are reluctant to test for Lp(a), in part because they are unclear how to manage patients with elevated levels. Most clinicians in the US see lipoprotein A (Lp[a]) as a useful tool in ...