Plasma is a critical component in the treatment of many serious health problems. This is why there are frequent blood drives encouraging people to donate blood plasma.
A simple blood test can now be used to estimate your 'biological age'. Biological age, unlike chronological age, looks at how your body id developing or breaking down compared to the average. Knowing this can help identify the people most at risk of age-related diseases, such as dementia.
The Lp(a) test is not commonly used when evaluating cholesterol levels. However, your doctor may order this test if the results of other blood tests reveal an increased risk of heart disease. Your doctor may also order this test if you: have a family history of heart disease before the age of 55 years