Lipoprotein a(LPa) Determination Reagent(Latex Immunoturbidimetry) is an in vitro diagnostic quantitative test kit. LPa has been called a powerful predictor of premature atherosclerotic vascular disease. LPa determination is intended for use in conjunction with clinical evaluation, patient risk assessment, and other lipid tests to evaluate disorders of lipid metabolism and to assess coronary heart disease in specific populations.