Typical Use
Used to assess abnormal lipid levels and refine cardiovascular risk assessment beyond a routine cholesterol profile, particularly for risk associated with ApoB and inherited Lipoprotein(a). It may also support monitoring of lipid-management strategies.
Preparation
Markers Tested
Total Cholesterol (mg/dL)
Triglyceride (mg/dL)
LDL-C (mg/dL)
VLDL-C (mg/dL)
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) (mg/dL)
Lipoprotein (a) (mg/dL)
Small Dense LDL (mg/dL)
HDL-C (mg/dL)
Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1) (mg/dL)
Total Cholesterol : HDL-C Ratio
Triglyceride : HDL-C Ratio
LDL-C : HDL-C Ratio
ApoB : ApoA1 ratio