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Apolipoprotein B

Apolipoprotein B

£27.00
This add-on measures apolipoprotein B (APOB), the main protein in LDL ('bad') cholesterol. High levels can raise your risk of heart disease—even without clear symptoms. Please note that this add-on requires a longer processing time—results will be available within 5 business days.
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About this test

  • Fatigue or low energy
  • Shortness of breath during mild exertion
  • Chest discomfort or tightness
  • Cold hands or feet due to poor circulation
  • Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
  • Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
  • High blood pressure readings
  • Family history of early heart disease
  • Erectile dysfunction in men
  • No symptoms at all in mild or early cardiovascular risk

Recommended for individuals with a personal or family history of high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, or stroke. Ideal for those with conditions like diabetes, obesity, or metabolic syndrome, as well as anyone with persistently abnormal lipid profiles. Also suitable for individuals proactively monitoring heart health or assessing their risk of atherosclerosis—even if routine cholesterol results appear normal.

  • Elevated cardiovascular risk or atherosclerosis
  • Familial hypercholesterolaemia or genetic lipid disorders
  • High LDL cholesterol or non-HDL cholesterol levels
  • Metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance
  • Type 2 diabetes and related complications
  • Chronic inflammation linked to vascular damage
  • Obesity-related lipid imbalances
  • Increased risk of heart attack or stroke
  • Poor dietary habits high in saturated fat or refined sugars
  • Inadequate response to standard cholesterol-lowering treatments

Symptoms

  • Fatigue or low energy
  • Shortness of breath during mild exertion
  • Chest discomfort or tightness
  • Cold hands or feet due to poor circulation
  • Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
  • Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
  • High blood pressure readings
  • Family history of early heart disease
  • Erectile dysfunction in men
  • No symptoms at all in mild or early cardiovascular risk

Who should be test

Recommended for individuals with a personal or family history of high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, or stroke. Ideal for those with conditions like diabetes, obesity, or metabolic syndrome, as well as anyone with persistently abnormal lipid profiles. Also suitable for individuals proactively monitoring heart health or assessing their risk of atherosclerosis—even if routine cholesterol results appear normal.

When to test

  • Elevated cardiovascular risk or atherosclerosis
  • Familial hypercholesterolaemia or genetic lipid disorders
  • High LDL cholesterol or non-HDL cholesterol levels
  • Metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance
  • Type 2 diabetes and related complications
  • Chronic inflammation linked to vascular damage
  • Obesity-related lipid imbalances
  • Increased risk of heart attack or stroke
  • Poor dietary habits high in saturated fat or refined sugars
  • Inadequate response to standard cholesterol-lowering treatments

What's measured

What gets tested

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Cardiovascular Health

Apolipoprotein B (ApoB): A protein found on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles, which are considered atherogenic. Why Measure: To evaluate cardiovascular risk by assessing the total number of atherogenic particles in the blood, providing a more accurate measure of heart disease risk than LDL cholesterol alone.