The ratio of apolipoprotein A-1:apolipoprotein B may correlate better with increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) than total cholesterol, and LDL:HDL ratio.
*Patient must fast for 12-14 hours prior to collection.
ALT results are useful for the diagnosis and treatment of certain diseases of the liver and heart.
Alkaline Phosphatase is used for the assessment of bone or liver disease. Elevations of alkaline phosphatase can be observed in certain conditions that do not involve bone or the liver.
Bilirubin levels are useful in the diagnosis of metabolic, liver, hematologic, and hemolytic disorders.