This panel evaluates three key apolipoproteins involved in cholesterol transport and cardiovascular risk assessment. By measuring both protective and atherogenic lipoproteins, it provides a more detailed picture of heart disease risk than a standard cholesterol panel alone.
This test is commonly used to assess cardiovascular risk, identify inherited lipid disorders, and guide personalized prevention or treatment strategies.
The panel includes 3 tests:
Apolipoprotein A-1 (Apo A-1): The primary protein component of HDL (“good cholesterol”), associated with cholesterol removal and cardiovascular protection
Apolipoprotein B (Apo B): Found on LDL and other atherogenic particles; reflects the total number of cholesterol particles that can contribute to plaque buildup
Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]: A genetically influenced lipoprotein linked to increased cardiovascular and stroke risk
This comprehensive evaluation is especially useful for individuals with a family history of heart disease, abnormal cholesterol results, or unexplained cardiovascular risk.
Apolipoprotein Evaluation (Apo-A-1, Apo-B, Lpa)
Fasting Required
This panel evaluates three key apolipoproteins involved in cholesterol transport and cardiovascular risk assessment. By measuring both protective and atherogenic lipoproteins, it provides a more detailed picture of heart disease risk than a standard cholesterol panel alone.
This test is commonly used to assess cardiovascular risk, identify inherited lipid disorders, and guide personalized prevention or treatment strategies.
The panel includes 3 tests:
Apolipoprotein A-1 (Apo A-1): The primary protein component of HDL (“good cholesterol”), associated with cholesterol removal and cardiovascular protection
Apolipoprotein B (Apo B): Found on LDL and other atherogenic particles; reflects the total number of cholesterol particles that can contribute to plaque buildup
Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]: A genetically influenced lipoprotein linked to increased cardiovascular and stroke risk
This comprehensive evaluation is especially useful for individuals with a family history of heart disease, abnormal cholesterol results, or unexplained cardiovascular risk.
