Results: 4-6 days.
The VAP Test uses an advanced technology to provide a more accurate, individualized picture of heart disease risk, so doctors and healthcare professionals can take steps to prevent future heart attacks. The VAP Expanded Lipid Profile measures the basic information provided by the routine cholesterol test and identifies hidden cholesterol problems that can increase the risk of developing heart disease-even if routine cholesterol test results are "normal." As a result, it was named one of "Ten Ways to Live Longer" by Forbes.com, and was selected as one of "Five Tests Worth Paying for" by The Wall Street Journal.
Lipoprotein subfraction tests separate two of the commonly measured lipoprotein fractions – LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein, often called the bad cholesterol) and HDL (High Density Lipoprotein, often called the good cholesterol) – into subfractions based on their size, density, and/or electrical charge. Certain testing may also identify subfractions of VLDL (Very Low Density Lipoprotein). Lipoproteins are groups of particles responsible for transporting lipids throughout the body. Each particle contains a combination of cholesterol, triglyceride, protein, and phospholipid molecules. The composition of the particles changes as they circulate in the blood; some molecules removed, others are added. The result of this dynamic process is a spectrum of LDL, HDL, and VLDL lipoprotein particles that vary from fluffy and large (those with a high proportion of triglycerides) to dense and small (those with a high proportion of protein).
Homocysteine is an amino acid that is usually found in the body. Its metabolism is linked to the metabolism of several vitamins, such as folic acid, B6, and B12, and deficiencies of those vitamins may cause elevated homocysteine levels. Studies suggest that those who have elevated homocysteine levels have a much greater risk of heart attack or stroke than those with average levels. Increased concentrations of homocysteine can be and have been associated with an increased tendency to form in appropriate blood clots. This can lead to heart attack, strokes, and blood vessel blockages in any part of the body.
CRP,hs test (highly sensitive) can detect lower concentrations of the protein (it is more sensitive), which makes it useful in predicting a healthy person's risk for cardiovascular disease. hs-CRP can aid in the evaluation process before one encounters one of these health problems. Since the hs-CRP and the standard CRP tests measure the same molecule, people with chronic inflammation, such as those with arthritis, should not have hs-CRP levels measured. Due to the arthritis, their CRP levels will be very high, too high to be measured or meaningful using the hs-CRP test.
