What is the purpose of this test?
Dr. Lawenda's Cardiac Risk Panel #1 is designed to assess your risk for heart disease by measuring specific markers in your blood. The Lipid Panel checks the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, which are fats in your blood that can contribute to heart disease if they are too high. By looking at these levels, doctors can understand how well your body is managing fats and identify potential risks for heart problems.
In addition to the Lipid Panel, this test includes Apolipoprotein B, a protein that helps carry cholesterol in the blood. High levels of Apolipoprotein B can indicate a greater risk of heart disease. The panel also measures Homocysteine, an amino acid that, when elevated, is linked to a higher risk of heart disease. By combining these tests, Dr. Lawenda's Cardiac Risk Panel #1 provides a comprehensive picture of your heart health and helps doctors make better decisions about managing and reducing your risk for heart disease.
Dr. Lawenda's Cardiac Risk Panel #1 includes the following:
- Lipid Panel (The VLDL included in LabCorp Only)
- Apolipoprotein B
- Homocysteine
Benefits of Dr. Lawenda's Cardiac Risk Panel #1:
- Assess Cardiovascular Risk: Measures cholesterol levels through the Lipid Panel to evaluate your risk for heart disease.
- Evaluate Apolipoprotein B Levels: Helps determine the amount of a protein associated with cholesterol transport, which can indicate heart disease risk.
- Check Homocysteine Levels: Measures this amino acid to assess the risk of cardiovascular diseases, as high levels can be linked to heart issues.
- Provide Comprehensive Heart Health Insight: Offers a detailed view of various markers related to heart health, helping to identify specific risk factors.
- Guide Preventive Measures: Helps in creating targeted strategies to lower cardiovascular risk based on test results.
- Monitor Changes Over Time: Useful for tracking changes in risk factors and evaluating the effectiveness of lifestyle changes or treatments.
Preparation:
Patient should maintain a stable diet for 2–3 weeks before blood collection and fast for 12–14 hours prior. Stop biotin 72 hours before collection.
Test Results:
2-3 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
Details:
This test includes the following:
- Total Cholesterol
- High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol
- Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol (calculation)
- Triglycerides
- Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) Cholesterol (calculation) (LabCorp Only)
