Lipids & Cardiovascular
Lipoprotein(a) test cost — $12–$29
Lipoprotein(a) · measured in nmol/L
A genetic heart-risk card everyone should check once.
Lower is betterReference range
An assay-specific reference interval has not yet been added to this guide.
Use the interval printed beside this exact result, including its specimen, units, age/sex group and collection conditions. A range for a similarly named test may not apply.
Optimal range / clinical target
PeptideLab has not verified a separate ‘optimal’ target for this measurement. Reference intervals, diagnostic cutoffs and treatment targets answer different questions.
When Lipoprotein(a) matters
Protocols and goals where this marker is worth tracking.
On TRT, HRT, GLP-1s or peptides? Use the Find tests for your goal tool to see suggested biomarkers and build your monitoring list.
Lipoprotein(a) test prices
Compare direct-pay test prices, without using insurance. Test prices are shown before separate collection fees.
Tracking more than one biomarker?
Build a list to compare test and panel combinations, with one blood-draw fee in your GoodLabs estimate.
$12 blood draw per visit, added once to your order.
Collection fee is additional; not included in this test price.
* Estimated test price.
Does insurance cover Lipoprotein(a) testing?
When a clinician orders Lipoprotein(a) for a diagnosis or to follow a known condition, most plans cover it — and many cover routine screening as $0 preventive care for eligible adults. The catch is you need a qualifying reason and an in-network order; a “I just want to see my number” request often isn’t covered, and if you haven’t met your deductible you can end up paying the lab’s full list price anyway.
The direct-pay prices above skip insurance entirely: you pay the cash price, test on your own schedule with no doctor visit, and it’s HSA/FSA-eligible. For a single marker that’s often cheaper — and faster — than a copay plus deductible exposure.
Lipoprotein(a) inside a bundle
Every compared membership/panel that includes Lipoprotein(a), cheapest first. Worth it when you want several markers at once rather than a single test.
| Provider | Model | Advertised panel | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiPhox Health | At-home, per-panel (selectable) | 59+ 39 biomarkers mapped | $99-124 / panel |
| Empirical Health | One-time panel | 100+ 46 biomarkers mapped | $190 one-time |
| Mito Health | At-cost marketplace + optional membership | 100+ 63 biomarkers mapped | Core Panel ~$198 |
| Superpower | Annual membership | 103+ 73 biomarkers mapped | $199/yr |
| Hundred | Annual membership | 160+ 74 biomarkers mapped | $199/yr |
| Function Health | Annual membership | 160+ 88 biomarkers mapped | $365/yr |
| Blueprint (Bryan Johnson) | Annual membership | 160+ 88 biomarkers mapped | $365/yr |
| HealthieOne | One-time test | 250+ 50 biomarkers mapped | $420/test + draw |
| Lifeforce | Subscription + diagnostic | 51+ 49 biomarkers mapped | ~$2,137/yr |
What Lipoprotein(a) is
An LDL-like particle with an added apolipoprotein(a) tail; it is both atherogenic and pro-thrombotic. Levels are ~80–90% genetically set and stable for life, so it is measured once.
Why it matters for longevity & performance
An independent, causal risk factor for heart attack, stroke, and aortic stenosis; high Lp(a) is a silent, common (~20% of people) genetic risk amplifier.
What the guidelines say about Lipoprotein(a)
Lp(a) should be measured at least once in a lifetime to identify people at higher ASCVD risk. >=125 nmol/L (50 mg/dL) is treated as a risk-enhancing factor; >=250 nmol/L (100 mg/dL) roughly doubles estimated risk and argues for more intensive LDL-C lowering.
Lipoprotein(a) & peptides — what to watch
If you’re running peptides, TRT or HRT, these are the compounds studied in relation to Lipoprotein(a) — useful for deciding what to track. Research associations for monitoring, not medical or dosing advice. Tap one for its full profile.
Lipoprotein(a) testing — frequently asked
Do I need to fast for a Lipoprotein(a) test?
No. Lipoprotein(a) does not require fasting — you can test any time of day.
Do I need a doctor's order to get a Lipoprotein(a) test?
No. Direct-to-consumer labs (GoodLabs, Ulta, Quest and Labcorp OnDemand) include the physician order in the price — you order online and visit a draw site, no appointment with your own doctor needed.
How fast are Lipoprotein(a) results?
Usually 1–3 business days after your blood draw; most results post to the lab's online portal.
What's the difference between the standard and optimal Lipoprotein(a) range?
Reference intervals describe results in a reference population; they do not by themselves diagnose or exclude disease. A treatment target depends on the condition and the person. PeptideLab has not verified a separate ‘optimal’ target for this measurement. Reference intervals, diagnostic cutoffs and treatment targets answer different questions.
Which peptides affect Lipoprotein(a)?
Compounds studied in relation to Lipoprotein(a) include Tirzepatide. These are research associations for monitoring — not medical or dosing advice.
Does insurance cover Lipoprotein(a) testing?
Often, when ordered for a diagnosis; many plans cover it as preventive care at no cost for eligible adults. The direct-pay prices above let you skip insurance and test on your own schedule.
Related Lipids & Cardiovascular biomarkers
Educational guidance. Use your reporting lab’s reference interval and discuss personal targets and results with your clinician.