Apolipoprotein B/A1 Test

The Apolipoprotein B Serum Test measures the concentration of Apo B in serum.

• To assess cardiovascular risk: Elevated levels of Apo B are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. It provides a more accurate representation of this risk than traditional cholesterol tests.
• To guide treatment decisions: The results of this test can help healthcare providers make informed decisions about lifestyle modifications and medication management to reduce cardiovascular risk.
• To monitor progress: For individuals with established heart disease or those undergoing interventions to lower cholesterol levels, this test can help assess the effectiveness of treatment.

• Patients with risk factors like high blood pressure, family history of heart disease, smoking, diabetes, or those who have already experienced cardiovascular events may be advised to take this test.
• In some cases, standard cholesterol tests may not provide a complete picture of an individual's cardiovascular risk. Measuring Apo B levels can offer a more comprehensive assessment.
• Patients who have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease or those undergoing interventions to lower cholesterol levels may need periodic Apo B tests to evaluate treatment effectiveness.

• High Apo B levels: Elevated levels of Apo B indicate a higher risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.
• Low Apo B levels: Low Apo B levels are generally not a cause for concern, but healthcare providers will evaluate the results in the context of the patient's overall lipid profile.

The Apolipoprotein B Serum Test is a simple blood draw. A healthcare provider will collect a sample of your blood, typically from a vein in your arm. After that, a laboratory does the analysis on the sample.

12-14 Hours Fasting Required. You should follow any other instructions provided by your healthcare provider.

• Lipid Profile
• LDL cholesterol test: To measure low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels.
• HDL cholesterol test: To measure high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, often referred to as "good" cholesterol.
• Total cholesterol test: To determine the overall level of cholesterol in your blood.
• Triglyceride test: To assess the levels of triglycerides, a type of fat in your blood.
• Non-HDL cholesterol: A calculated value that includes all cholesterol except HDL, providing additional information on cardiovascular risk.

• Apo B Test
• Apolipoprotein B Blood Test