Apolipoprotein (ApoB) Check
£126
The apo B/apo A1 ratio indicates the cholesterol balance between potentially atherogenic (bad) and anti-atherogenic (good) particles.
The APOB/A1 ratio is considered by some researchers and healthcare professionals as a more accurate indicator of cardiovascular risk compared to traditional cholesterol measurements, such as LDL cholesterol or total cholesterol. An elevated APOB/A1 ratio may suggest an imbalance between atherogenic (artery-clogging) and anti-atherogenic (artery-protective) lipoproteins, which could indicate an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
By measuring the APOB/A1 ratio, healthcare professionals may gain additional insights into a person's cardiovascular risk profile, potentially helping in the assessment and management of cardiovascular disease.
What we test
Apolipoprotein Ratio
The apo B/apo A1 ratio indicates the cholesterol balance between potentially atherogenic (bad) and anti-atherogenic (good) particles.
Test instructions
Print out the pathology form that we email you. Please note this test is currently only possible at TDL Wimpole Street, London
Fast from all food and drink other than water for at least 8 hours, and no more than 12 hours prior to your test.
Take your form to The Doctors Laboratory, 76 Wimpole Street, London - no need for an appointment. If a collection at TDL London doesn't suit your location, then you can book a collection for a venous blood draw (and centrifuge as required) using another phlebotomy service at your own cost. Contact us for options in your location
Results for this test available in 10-12 days and will be published in your online dashboard.
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