Package
DL11 - Cardiovascular Risk Profile 2
Lipid Profile (Total, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides, Non-HDL), Apolipoprotein A1, B, Lipoprotein(a), High Sensitivity CRP, Lp-PLA₂, Homocysteine, Fibrinogen
4 days
£ 399
Description
A COMPLETE SET OF TESTS THAT CHECK: • Total cholesterol, HDL (“good”) cholesterol, LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, triglycerides, and non-HDL cholesterol • Apolipoprotein A1 and Apolipoprotein B — protein markers of protective vs atherogenic lipoproteins • Lipoprotein(a) — variant LDL with additional risk from genetic predisposition • High sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) — systemic low-grade inflammation marker • Lp-PLA₂ (PLAC) enzyme activity — linked to vascular inflammation and plaque stability • Homocysteine — amino acid associated with endothelial damage and vascular risk • Fibrinogen — coagulation factor and marker of clotting tendency WHAT THIS TEST SUITE REVEALS: • The profile of blood lipids and how balanced they are (good vs bad cholesterol) • The number and potential atherogenic strength of lipoprotein particles via apoA1 / apoB • Genetic risk from elevated Lp(a) that may not be seen in usual lipid tests • Whether inflammation is contributing to vascular injury (hs-CRP, Lp-PLA₂) • Elevated homocysteine suggests endothelial dysfunction, elevated risk for atherosclerosis • High fibrinogen indicates increased clotting potential and vascular stress • A more comprehensive cardiovascular risk categorization than classic lipid panels alone • Helps clinicians decide on more aggressive prevention, monitoring, or therapeutic strategies beyond cholesterol-lowering agents
Biomaterial
Venous blood
Preparation
It is advisable to take the test on an empty stomach, avoiding fatty foods and alcohol for 12 hours.
