Cardiovascular Health

A total cholesterol blood test measures the overall amount of cholesterol in your blood, including both HDL and LDL cholesterol. 

Commonly known as ‘bad’ cholesterol, LDL is a fat that circulates in the blood, moving cholesterol around the blood stream.

ApoB is a protein essential for carrying cholesterol and other fats throughout your body – with high levels are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and LDL.

Commonly known as ‘good’ cholesterol, HDL carries LDL (bad) cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver.

A type of fat that is the most common type of fat in the blood, used by the body for energy.

Apo A1 is a major component of HDL cholesterol and is involved in removing excess cholesterol from the body. 

ApoC-II is a protein involved in the breakdown of fats (triglycerides) in the bloodstream.

Apo C-III is an important protein involved in triglyceride metabolism, Elevated levels are linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Apolipoprotein E is a protein involved in the breakdown of fats. ApoE test can help identify the role of genetic factors in cardiovascular disease.

This test measures the different subfractions of lipids, such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL).

Lipoprotein (a) helps carry cholesterol through your bloodstream to your cells. High Lp(a) levels are associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in arteries), heart attacks, and strokes.

The high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test is a blood test that finds lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP). Hs-CRP tests can help identify more cardiovascular issues and chronic inflammation over the long term.

Troponins are proteins in muscle fibres that help to regulate muscle contraction. There are two heart muscle troponins, cardiac troponin T (cTnT) and cardiac troponin I (cTnI). When there is damage to heart muscle, cTnI and cTnT are released into the blood. 

C-reactive protein is a protein produced by the liver, concentrations rise in response to inflammation. A high or increasing amount of CRP in your blood can suggest that you have an acute infection or inflammation.