Order this Cardio IQ® Advanced Lipid Panel with Inflammation to help assess your risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and monitor anti-inflammatory treatment. Although routine lipid profiles measure your overall cholesterol levels, bad cholesterol (LDL), good cholesterol (HDL), and triglycerides to evaluate your risk of cardiovascular disease, they do not thoroughly evaluate your overall health. Recent evidence shows that nearly half of all patients with normal cholesterol levels have underlying heart risks due to inflammation in the artery walls. This inflammation leads to plaque build-up in your arteries, restricting the flow of oxygen-rich blood throughout your body and eventually resulting in a life-threatening condition like a heart attack or stroke.
In addition, to inflammation, other factors may increase your risk of ASCVD, such as:
- Men age 45+ and women 50-55
- Dyslipidemia
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Obesity or overweight
- Inactive lifestyle
- Hypertension
- Smoking
- Previous heart attack or stroke
- Family history of cardiovascular disease
Advanced Lipid Panel testing can easily measure inflammation and assess your inflammatory state and cardiovascular risk. Routine monitoring of your inflammatory status may allow you to catch the initial development or even treat advanced stages of inflammation to reduce your cardiovascular risk.
This Cardio IQ® Advanced Lipid Panel with Inflammation consists of a standard lipid profile and additional blood biomarkers identifying ASCVD and inflammatory risks across a broader range. For example, the additional Apolipoprotein B test included in this panel can measure the amount and size of atherogenic particles that have the potential to cause cardiovascular disease. This detailed information may help your healthcare provider develop a more targeted treatment plan to reduce your risks over time.
This panel includes the following tests:
- Cardio IQ® Cholesterol, Total
- Cardio IQ® HDL Cholesterol
- Cardio IQ® Triglycerides
- Cardio IQ® Non-HDL and Calculated Components
- Cardio IQ® Lipoprotein Fractionation, Ion Mobility
- Cardio IQ® Apolipoprotein B
- Cardio IQ® Lipoprotein (a)
- Cardio IQ® hs-CRP
- Cardio IQ® Lp-PLA2 Activity
Disclaimer: Reference ranges may vary by laboratory. Listed ranges are general guidelines and may differ from those used by the performing lab. Always consult your healthcare provider for interpretation.
Sample ReportNotice: This is a sample report. Reporting format and ranges are subject to change.
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Biomarkers Tested (16):- Apolipoprotein B
- Chol/HDLC Ratio
- Cholesterol, Total
- HDL Cholesterol
- HDL Large
- HS CRP
- LDL Cholesterol
- LDL Medium
- LDL Particle Number
- LDL Pattern
- LDL Peak Size
- LDL Small
- LIPOPROTEIN (a)
- LP PLA2 ACTIVITY
- Non HDL Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
Also Known As: Cardio IQ® Advanced Lipid Panel and Inflammation Panel
Preparation:Fast for 9–12 hours before your blood draw (water only). Avoid alcohol for 24 hours and strenuous exercise for 24 hours before testing, as these may affect lipid and inflammatory marker results. Continue taking prescribed medications unless your healthcare provider instructs otherwise, and inform the laboratory about all medications and supplements you are taking. If possible, postpone testing if you have a fever, active infection, recent injury, or other acute inflammatory illness, as these conditions may temporarily elevate inflammatory markers such as hs-CRP.
Test Results:
5-6 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
