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Specimen type: Blood
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Apolipoprotein B (also called Apolipoprotein B-100 or APO B)is a protein that plays an important role in the metabolism of lipids and is the main protein component of lipoproteins including very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, the "bad cholesterol"). LDL (low-density lipoprotein) or “bad” cholesterol, makes up most of the body’s cholesterol. High levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood may be an indicator of heart disease and other serious conditions. High levels of Apolipoprotein B could be an indicator of high cholesterol in the body which could potentially lead to heart disease. The...
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Specimen type: Blood
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Apolipoprotein B (also called Apolipoprotein B-100 or APO B)is a protein that plays an important role in the metabolism of lipids and is the main protein component of lipoproteins including very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, the "bad cholesterol"). LDL (low-density lipoprotein) or “bad” cholesterol, makes up most of the body’s cholesterol. High levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood may be an indicator of heart disease and other serious conditions. High levels of Apolipoprotein B could be an indicator of high cholesterol in the body which could potentially lead to heart disease. The test may also be utilized to
● help evaluate people having a family history of heart disease, high cholesterol, or hyperlipidemia (high levels of fats (lipids)).
● help monitor treatment for high cholesterol (if given).
Please do not exercise prior to testing. It is best that your blood is taken in a rested state.
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<90 mg/dL
| Risk Category | |
| Optimal | <90 mg/dL |
| Moderate | 90-119 mg/dL |
| High | ≥120 mg/dL |
Cardiovascular event risk category cut points (optimal, moderate, high) are based on National Lipid Association recommendations- Jacobson TA et al. J of Clin Lipid. 2015; 9: 129-169 and Jellinger PS et al. Endocr Pract. 2017;23(Suppl 2):1-87.
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