Serum lipoprotein X

Lipoprotein X (LP-X) is a special kind of lipoprotein that appears in obstructive jaundice. It exists in low-density lipoprotein, and its production may be related to phospholipid reflux in bile. Determination of serum lipoprotein-X is helpful in identifying jaundice and can understand the severity of cholestasis.

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