| Reference | FOI 2025/1473 |
|---|---|
| Description | Lipoprotein(a) policies and testing |
| Date Requested | 18/11/2025 |
| Date Replied | 28/11/2025 |
| Category | Clinical & Care Professional Leadership |
Reference: VB FOI ID2570: FOI Request, Lipoprotein(a) policies and testing.
In follow up to our previous freedom of information request (Management of patients with ASCVD and Lipoprotein(a) testing’) submitted in December 2024, please could we submit the following additional questions regarding lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) testing at your organisation.
| Question 1: Does NHS Greater Manchester ICB test patients for raised levels of lipoprotein(a)? | Yes |
| No | |
| Question 2: Does NHS Greater Manchester ICB have any guidelines or policies for the treatment of patients diagnosed with elevated* levels of lipoprotein(a)?
*Elevated Lp(a) defined as >90 nmol/L. |
Yes/No |
| If yes, please provide a copy. | |
1. No
2a. No
2b. Not applicable
