Healthy Blood Vessels – The Advanced Lipid Panel with Lp(a)

Total cholesterol: Total cholesterol measures the amount of cholesterol in the blood, including both LDL and HDL cholesterol. Triglycerides: Triglycerides are a type of fat that circulate in the blood. Elevated levels of triglycerides are associated with an increased risk of heart disease. HDL cholesterol: HDL cholesterol, also known as “good” cholesterol, helps remove cholesterol from the bloodstream and is associated with a lower risk of heart disease. LDL cholesterol: LDL cholesterol, also known as “bad” cholesterol, can build up in the walls of arteries, leading to atherosclerosis and an increased risk of heart disease. Cholesterol/HDL ratio: The cholesterol/HDL ratio is calculated by dividing total cholesterol by HDL cholesterol. A higher ratio is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Non-HDL cholesterol: Non-HDL cholesterol includes all types of cholesterol except HDL cholesterol. Elevated levels of non-HDL cholesterol are associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Lipoprotein (a): Lipoprotein (a) is a type of LDL cholesterol that is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Apolipoprotein B: Apolipoprotein B is a protein found on LDL cholesterol particles. Elevated levels of apolipoprotein B are associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Tested biomarkers include: *Total cholesterol *Triglycerides *HDL cholesterol *LDL cholesterol *Cholesterol/HDL ratio *Non-HDL cholesterol *Lipoprotein (a) *Apolipoprotein B