Advanced Heart Health Test Panel
Measure traditional cholesterol, triglyceride, and hs-CRP levels, as well as advanced biomarkers (apolipoprotein B, lipoprotein(a), and Lp-PLA2 activity) to assess your personalized risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) or stroke. Read moreThis cardiovascular risk panel combines traditional cholesterol testing with advanced cholesterol and inflammatory biomarker testing to help you and your healthcare provider to identify “hidden risks” and act sooner. It may be appropriate for any individual with a family history of cardiovascular disease (CVD), those who want to better understand their CVD risk, and those desiring a more personalized approach to CVD risk assessment and primary prevention. Early screening with the Advanced Heart Health Test Panel, combined with proper diet, exercise, and oversight from your doctor, may help reduce risk of heart attack or stroke.
CVD is the leading cause of death in men and women1. Fifty percent of patients hospitalized with coronary artery disease have normal cholesterol levels. Knowing your current lipid (different types of fats, like cholesterol and triglycerides) and other cardiac biomarker levels, that are unique to your personal cardiovascular risk, may help you and your doctor identify issues before they become problematic.
With Quest, you can buy this advanced heart panel blood test online and get testing at a nearby location – no doctor’s visit required.
How it works
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Cholesterol travels through the bloodstream on particles made of protein and fat (lipoproteins).
Good cholesterol (HDL), bad cholesterol (LDL), and lipoprotein(a) are all lipoproteins that carry cholesterol throughout the body.
Lipoprotein(a), in short Lp(a), is referred to as “genetic” lipoprotein. Lp(a) is an LDL-like particle with an added second protein, apo(a), which acts similarly to a patch of “Velcro” on an LDL particle. It is considered a very “sticky” lipoprotein particle because of the function of the added protein.
References
- CDC. Heart Disease Facts. Accessed June 4, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm)
- CDC. Heart Disease Facts. Accessed June 4, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm
- CDC. Heart Disease Prevalence. Accessed June 4, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/hus/topics/heart-disease-prevalence.htm
- WHO International. Cardiovascular diseases. Accessed June 4, 2024. https://www.who.int/health-topics/cardiovascular-diseases
- Quest Diagnostics. Advanced Lipid Panel with Inflammation, Cardio IQ. Accessed June 4, 2024. https://testdirectory.questdiagnostics.com/test/test-detail/94220/advanced-lipid-panel-with-inflammation-cardio-iq?p=r&q=94220&cc=PHP
- Quest Diagnostics. Cardio IQ Lipoprotein Fractionation Ion Mobility. Accessed June 4, 2024. https://www.questdiagnostics.com/healthcare-professionals/clinical-education-center/faq/faq134#accordion-86db772278-item-163416259c