Lp(a) Test
Heart trouble in the family? Check the cholesterol a standard test misses.
Lp(a) is a type of cholesterol you mostly inherit, and a standard cholesterol test doesn't check it. If heart trouble runs in your family, it's worth knowing your level.
$69 test + $99 first month = $168 today. Then $99 a month, cancel any time.
This test is for Vively members. Membership is $99 a month and includes a Baseline Health Check (our 70+ marker blood test), a GP referral and a 30-minute session with a dietitian. Cancel any time.
- TodayOrder online
- NextA short GP call. We arrange your referral
- This weekOne blood draw at a centre near you
- 2 to 14 business daysResults in your app
Your test plus your first month. Then $99 a month.
- Cancel any time.168
- Baseline guarantee: every Baseline marker in range? Get your $99 back. Add-on tests aren't covered. T&Cs apply.
$1,376 of value for $168 today. See what's included
- Your Lp(a) Test69 value
- A GP referral, from a short telehealth callIncluded
- Your Baseline Health Check analysis, 70+ markers$450 value
- Your biological age$298 value
- A 30-minute session with your dietitian, after your Baseline$360 value
- A plan built around your results$199 value
All with a Vively Membership, $99 a month. $1,376 in total value, $168 today.
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"It gave us clarity. Instead of guessing, we understood what was going on and where we could make better choices."
21%of 323 members had Lp(a) above our optimal of 75 nmol/LVively members' first results, to October 2026.
Which heart testfits you?
Your Baseline already has standard cholesterol. These go further.
If you want the full picture beyond standard cholesterol
ApoB, ApoA1, Lp(a) and homocysteine, beyond standard cholesterol. · $199
If your LDL is borderline, or heart trouble runs in your family
ApoB, ApoA1 and the ratio between them, in one draw. · $59
If you've never had Lp(a) checked. For most adults one result is enough
Lp(a) Test
The cholesterol you inherit, which a standard test doesn't check. · $69
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What it can help explain.
Lp(a) is mostly inherited and stays fairly steady through adult life. One result can show heart risk that your other cholesterol results don't.
Family risk
Lp(a) mostly comes from your family, so it can be high even when the rest of your cholesterol looks normal.
Family history
If heart problems came early in your family, Lp(a) can help explain part of the picture.
Your other results
A high Lp(a) gives more weight to the risks you can change, like ApoB, LDL cholesterol and blood glucose.
Usually once
Diet and exercise barely move Lp(a). For most adults, one result is enough.
1 marker, from one blood draw.
Every result is explained in plain English in the Vively app, next to your Baseline results.
Heart
- Lipoprotein(a), Lp(a)
Plus your Baseline70+
Heart, metabolism, liver, kidneys, iron, thyroid, inflammation and blood count, from the same membership.
Lp(a) isn't in your Baseline, which covers your standard lipids (total, LDL and HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides).
What's in the BaselineA GP in our network reviews your request and confirms which markers are clinically right for you.
How it works.
- Order with your membership
Pay for the test and your first month together, in one checkout.
- We arrange your referral
A short telehealth call with a GP in our network, included. They issue your Baseline and Lp(a) Test referrals together.
- Take your test
Go to any of 3,700+ partner collection centres, with no booking needed. Usually Lp(a) comes from the same blood draw as your Baseline.
- See your results
Results arrive in the app, next to your Baseline. After your Baseline, a 30-minute session with your dietitian builds your plan.
Before your test.
Fasting
Not needed on its own
If you take it with your Baseline, fast for 8 to 12 hours, as the Baseline is a fasting test. Water is fine.
If you're unwell
Wait until you've recovered
An illness such as a cold or flu can raise Lp(a) for a while, so test once you're well.
Pregnancy
Tell the GP in our network
Pregnancy can raise Lp(a) for a time, so the GP confirms whether to test now.
After your results.
- Your numbers, against optimal
Every result from this test in the app, next to your Baseline, the lab range and where it should be for you.
- Your Baseline, explained
A 30-minute session with your dietitian after your Baseline, to go through what stands out in plain English.
- Your plan
A few clear changes to food, movement, sleep and stress that fit your week.
From your session with Ellen- SleepWind down for 30 minutes before bed
- MovementA morning walk in daylight
- FoodCaffeine before midday only
Questions people ask us.
Can I just buy the test on its own?
No, it's for Vively members. Heart markers make more sense next to the rest of your health. Your membership includes the Baseline Health Check, a blood test covering 70+ markers, including your standard lipids, so these results sit in context, next to the rest of your health.
Why not just ask my GP?
Your GP tests what's needed to look into a symptom or manage a condition. Vively adds a 70+ marker Baseline Health Check, results read against optimal ranges, and a dietitian to help you act on them. We arrange the GP referral for you, so you don't need a separate appointment.
What if I'm already a member?
Add the Lp(a) Test in the Vively app. You won't pay for the membership again.
Do I need to see my own GP first?
No. You still need a referral, but we arrange it. A GP in our network issues it after a short telehealth consult, together with your Baseline referral, at no extra cost.
Is this test covered by Medicare?
No. Add-on tests aren't covered by Medicare. Your Baseline Health Check is included in your membership.
Do I need to fast for an Lp(a) test?
This test doesn't need fasting on its own. Your Baseline is a fasting test, so if you take both in the same draw, fast for 8 to 12 hours beforehand. Water is fine.
Is Lp(a) worth testing more than once?
For most adults, no. Lp(a) is mostly inherited and stays fairly steady through adult life, so one result is usually enough. A repeat may make sense if you were unwell at the time, or if your health has changed a lot since.
Can diet or exercise lower Lp(a)?
Not by much, because it's mostly inherited. Your plan still matters, as it focuses on the risks you can change, like ApoB, LDL cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose.
What does a high result mean?
Vively's optimal is 75 nmol/L or below. A result above that adds to your overall heart risk and is worth sharing with your GP, who looks at your whole risk picture. Because Lp(a) runs in families, close relatives may want to ask their own GP about testing.
Often looked at with this test.
Each one is priced on its own and comes with your membership. See all tests