Concerned about your risk for a heart attack?

Lp(a), a lesser known cholesterol, could be increasing your risk of heart attack 3x. A Lp(a) test can provide you valuable insight into your heart attack risk. See if you're eligible.

Lp(a) is a genetically determined protein in your blood that may build up regardless of diet or exercise.

1 in 5 have high Lp(a)—and don’t know it

Elevated Lp(a) increases risk of stroke by 60%

About 71% of primary family care doctors don’t regularly test Lp(a)

You can impact the future of heart health with a free blood test

Overlooked Risk: Lp(a) is not included in most standard cholesterol tests.

No insurance is required: Lp(a) testing is rarely covered by insurance, but Care Access provides it free of charge.

Drive Meaningful Change: Contribute to critical research exploring the connection between Lp(a) and heart disease, helping future generations.

Get your Lp(a) test results in 3 easy steps!

Step 1

Check your eligibility

After submitting the short form, if you’re eligible, you can schedule your lab appointment and will receive your lab order by email.

Step 2

In-person lab appointment

Bring your lab order to your selected location for your free blood test.

Step 3

Receive your free results

Schedule your results call. Results are expected within 3 weeks.

If eligible, your screening will include  the following tests:

Lp(a)

A genetically determined type of cholesterol that puts you at greater risk of heart disease

hsCRP

A high sensitivity protein that, if chronically elevated, can be associated with heart disease risk.

A1c

An ongoing elevation of the sugar in your blood that negatively impacts your heart, blood vessels, kidneys, nerves, eyesight and more.

Creatinine / eGFR

How well your kidneys are filtering out waste and keeping your body in balance.

Lipid Panel

Measures cholesterol and fats in your blood.

Liver Function Tests

Blood tests to screen for liver disease and detect fibrosis.

If you're eligible, you may receive these additional tests:

Platelets

Help with blood clotting and provide information about how your liver fuctioning

EOS (Eosinophils)

A type of white blood cell involved in inflammation. High levels may point to asthma or other allergic conditions affecting lungs.

pTau

A protein that may measure your risk for developing Alzheimer's disease (Based on eligibility at select locations).

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sources

American Heart Association (N.D.) Lipoprotein(a). Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cholesterol/genetic-conditions/lipoprotein-a.
TCTMD (July 1, 2019) High Levels of Lp(a) Linked to Increased Ischemic Stroke Risk. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.tctmd.com/news/high-levels-lpa-linked-increased-ischemic-stroke-risk.
Family Heart Foundation (Nov. 14, 2024.) Family Heart Foundation Survey Unveils the Need to Reach and Support Primary Care in LDL-C and Lp(a). Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://familyheart.org/family-heart-foundation-survey-primary-care-in-ldl-c-and-lpa.