Apolipoproteins A1 & B Serum

Apolipoproteins A1 & B Serum Includes 3 testsView All

₹999

You need to provide

Blood 2

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Overnight fasting is preferred.

Understanding Apolipoproteins A1 & B Serum

What is Apolipoproteins A1 & B Serum?

Apolipoprotein A1 & B are the proteins associated with HDL and LDL respectively. Elevated levels of ApoA1 and decreased level of Apo B is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. This test is ordered by your healthcare practitioner to evaluate your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. These tests are mainly ordered when a person has a personal or family history of heart disease and/or abnormal lipid levels or significantly elevated triglyceride levels. It is also used as a part of regular check up along with lipid profile.

What does Apolipoproteins A1 & B Serum measure?

Contains 3 tests

Following tests are a part of Apolipoprotein A1 and B serum:

Apolipoprotein A-I (apo A-I) is a protein that plays an important role in the transportation and metabolism of lipids and is the main protein component in high-density lipoprotein. Apo A-I is ordered in someone who has a personal or family history of abnormal lipid levels and/or premature cardiovascular disease. It may be ordered when your doctor is trying to determine the cause of a person's high cholesterol.

Apolipoprotein B/ Apolipoprotein A1 Ratio helps in evaluating your risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD); It is also used to monitor treatment for high cholesterol. This test is not widely used for a screening test but may be ordered if a person has a family history of heart disease and/or high cholesterol and triglycerides (hyperlipidemia).

Apolipoprotein B may be measured, along with an apo A-I or other lipid tests, when your doctor is trying to evaluate someone's risk of developing CVD and when a person has a personal or family history of heart disease and/or abnormal lipid levels, especially when the person has significantly elevated triglyceride levels.

Apolipoprotein - B

Apolipoprotein B/A1 Ratio

Apolipoprotein - A1

Interpreting Apolipoproteins A1 & B Serum results

Interpretations

Apolipoprotein A1 is the primary protein associated with HDL Cholesterol. It shows a protective function against heart disease. Increased levels are associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

Apolipoprotein B is the primary protein associated with LDL Cholesterol and plaque formation. Increased levels are associated with increased risk of heart disease.

The ratio of these two correlates with the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Apolipoproteins A1 & B Serum

Frequently Asked Questions about Apolipoproteins A1 & B Serum

Q. Is there any risk associated with test?

There is no risk associated with this test. However, as this test involves a needle prick to withdraw the blood sample, rarely, a patient may experience excessive bleeding, haematoma (blood collection under the skin) formation, bruising or infection at the site of the needle prick.