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Is it worth the cost to widely test the blood fat Lp(a)?

Is it worth the cost to widely test the blood fat Lp(a)?

Update: 2025-09-19
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Lipoprotein(a) is another type of "bad cholesterol" that increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Experts have looked at whether it would be cost effective to subsidise the blood test for Lp(a) so more people know their risk.

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Is it worth the cost to widely test the blood fat Lp(a)?

Is it worth the cost to widely test the blood fat Lp(a)?

Australian Broadcasting Corporation