Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood
- Fasting: Fast for 12–14 hours prior; maintain a stable diet for 2–3 weeks before collection; stop biotin 72 hours before collection
- Turnaround: 4–6 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
What's Included
NMR LipoProfile (Lipoprotein Particle Testing)
- LDL-P: Direct measurement of LDL particle number.
- LDL Size: Measures the size of LDL particles.
- Small LDL-P: Measures the number of small LDL particles.
- HDL-P (Total): Direct measurement of HDL particle number.
- HDL Size: Measures the size of HDL particles.
- Large HDL-P: Measures the number of large HDL particles.
- Large VLDL-P: Measures the number of large VLDL particles.
- VLDL Size: Measures the size of VLDL particles.
- LP-IR Score: A calculated score derived from lipoprotein particle data.
- LDL and HDL Particles: Combined particle measurement supporting individualized treatment decisions.
Homocysteine
CRP, hs (Highly Sensitive)
Lipid Panel
- Cholesterol, Total: Total cholesterol level.
- LDL Cholesterol (NIH Calc): The "bad" cholesterol.
- HDL Cholesterol / HDL-C: The "good" cholesterol.
- Non-HDL Cholesterol: Cholesterol carried by non-HDL particles.
- Triglycerides: A type of fat measured in the blood.
- Cholesterol/HDL Ratio (CHOL/HDL C): Calculated ratio of total cholesterol to HDL.
- TG/HDL Ratio: Calculated ratio of triglycerides to HDL.
A1c (Glycohemoglobin)
CMP-14
- Glucose: Blood sugar level, used to identify and monitor diabetes.
- Kidney Profile
- BUN (Urea Nitrogen): A protein metabolism by-product eliminated by the kidneys.
- Creatinine, Serum: Indicates kidney function.
- BUN/Creatinine Ratio: Calculated by dividing BUN by creatinine.
- eGFR: Assesses the kidney's filtering capacity.
- Fluids & Electrolytes
- Sodium: Supports water balance and nerve/muscle electrical activity.
- Potassium: Helps control muscle and nerve function.
- Chloride: Helps maintain electrolyte balance.
- Carbon Dioxide, Total: Used to detect and monitor electrolyte imbalances.
- Calcium: Supports bone, teeth, nerve, muscle, and blood clotting function.
- Liver Panel
- Protein, Total: Reflects nutritional status along with albumin.
- Albumin: A major blood protein reflecting general nutritional state.
- Globulin, Total: A group of infection-fighting antibody proteins.
- Albumin/Globulin Ratio: Calculated by dividing albumin by globulin.
- Bilirubin, Total: Involved in liver function; high levels may indicate jaundice.
- Alkaline Phosphatase: Important for diagnosing bone and liver function.
- AST (SGOT): An enzyme found in skeletal muscle, heart muscle, and liver; abnormalities may indicate liver disease.
- ALT (SGPT): An enzyme found primarily in the liver; abnormalities may indicate liver disease.
Benefits
- Measures LDL particle number, not just cholesterol level.
- Combines inflammation, clotting risk, and lipid markers in one panel.
- Evaluates kidney and liver function alongside cardiovascular markers.
- Assesses average blood sugar control over 2 to 3 months.
- Supports individualized treatment discussions with your provider.
Who Is This Test For?
- You want a detailed view of your lipoprotein particle profile.
- You want to track cardiovascular, kidney, and liver markers together.
- You are monitoring blood sugar control over time.
- You want inflammation and clotting-related markers alongside standard lipids.
- You and your provider are discussing cardiovascular risk factors.
How It Works
- Order Your Test Online
- Visit a Local Lab
- Get Results Online
FAQ
1. What is the purpose of this test?
This panel combines lipoprotein particle testing (NMR LipoProfile), a standard lipid panel, homocysteine, highly sensitive CRP, A1c, and a 14-panel comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP-14) covering kidney and liver function. Together, these markers give you and your healthcare provider a broader picture of cardiovascular, metabolic, kidney, and liver health to support informed treatment decisions. It is not intended to diagnose a specific condition on its own.
2. Who would benefit from this test, and when should I order it?
This panel may benefit people who want a more detailed look at their lipoprotein particles alongside standard cholesterol values, blood sugar trends, inflammation markers, and kidney and liver function, particularly those working with a healthcare provider to better understand their overall metabolic and cardiovascular picture. You might consider it as part of general health screening, ongoing monitoring of previously identified risk factors, or follow-up after a prior lipid or metabolic panel.
3. How do I prepare for this test?
Fast for 12–14 hours prior to collection, maintain a stable diet for 2–3 weeks before your appointment, and stop biotin 72 hours before collection.
4. How quickly will I get results?
Results are typically available in 4–6 days, though this may take longer depending on weather, holidays, or lab delays.
5. How do I interpret the results?
Patterns across multiple biomarkers are often more meaningful than any single value on its own. Rather than focusing on one result in isolation, consider how your lipoprotein particle data, lipid panel, inflammation marker, and metabolic values relate to one another. Discuss your full results with your healthcare provider for proper interpretation.
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.
6. What should I do if my results are abnormal?
If any of your results fall outside the expected range, share your full results with your healthcare provider. They can review your results in the context of your health history and determine whether any follow-up or further evaluation is appropriate.
7. How often should I get tested, and why does ongoing monitoring matter?
Testing frequency depends on your individual health profile and goals, so follow up with your healthcare provider to determine what testing schedule, if any, is appropriate for you. Monitoring lipoprotein particle levels, inflammation markers, blood sugar, and organ function over time may support earlier awareness of changes worth discussing with your provider. This panel is intended to support ongoing monitoring rather than to diagnose any specific condition.
Pre-test preparation
Patient should maintain a stable diet for 2–3 weeks before blood collection and fast for 12–14 hours prior. Stop biotin consumption 72 hours before collection.
