The current status of lipoprotein (a) measurement in clinical biochemistry laboratories in the UK: Results of a 2021 national survey
Saleem Ansari,
Robert D. Garmany Neely,
Jules Payne
et al.
Abstract:Background
Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is now established as a causal risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and accurate laboratory measurement is of pivotal importance in reducing Lp(a) associated risk. The consensus statement by HEART UK in 2019 included recommendations to improve standardisation of clinical laboratory measurement and reporting of Lp(a).
Methods
A 16 question, electronic audit survey was circulated to 190 accredited clinical biochemistry laboratories to assess the… Show more
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