Heart & Cholesterol
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CRP (hsCRP), Cardio
More InfoUsed to assess the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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HDL Cholesterol
More InfoHDL Cholesterol is inversely related to the risk for cardiovascular disease. Decreased levels are associated with obesity, stress, cigarette smoking and diabetes mellitus.
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Homocysteine (Hcy)
More InfoElevated levels of Homocysteine are observed in patients at risk for coronary heart disease and stroke.
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LDL Cholesterol, measured
More InfoAn increase in LDL cholesterol can produce an associated increased risk for CAD (coronary artery disease).
*Typically requires a 9 to 12-hour fast, but your healthcare practitioner may decide that you may be tested without fasting. In particular, youths (ages 2 to 24) without risk factors may have testing done without fasting. Follow any instructions you are given by your healthcare practitioner.
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Lipid Panel
More InfoA lipid panel is a blood test that measures lipids; fats and fatty substances used as a source of energy by your body.Components:Total Cholesterol
Triglycerides
HDL Chol.
LDL Chol.
T.Chol/HDL ratio*Typically fasting for 9-12 hours (drinking water only) before having your blood drawn is required. Please check with your healthcare practitioner and follow instructions. -
Lipoprotein (a)
More InfoLipoprotein (a) is used in conjunction with other risk factors to assess the patient’s risk for vascular and coronary heart disease.