Lipid profile with specific mass concentration measurements of triglycerides, cholesterol fractions (total, HDL, LDL), and apolipoproteins (ApoA1, ApoB)
This test measures key fats and proteins in your blood that help assess heart health and cholesterol levels.
["Your lipid profile helps track heart disease risk and guide cholesterol management."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 77920-7
- Short code
- LV Myo mass/Ht exp 2.7 2D US
- Synonyms
- LV Myo mass/Ht exp 2.7 2D US
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- us-d
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What This Test Measures
The test includes measurements for triglycerides, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and apolipoproteins ApoA1 and ApoB. These components help evaluate your overall lipid (fat) profile, which is important for heart health.
Why It Matters for Heart Health
High levels of triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, or ApoB, combined with low HDL cholesterol, increase your risk for atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in arteries) and cardiovascular disease. ApoA1 and ApoB also help assess how well your body processes fats.
Common Conditions Monitored
This test is often used to monitor conditions like high cholesterol, familial hypercholesterolemia, or metabolic syndrome. It may also be part of routine cardiovascular risk assessments or after a heart attack to track recovery.
Sample Collection and Preparation
A blood sample is drawn from a vein, typically in your arm. The sample is processed to separate serum or plasma for testing. This test may be done as part of a fasting blood test (usually after 8–12 hours without food) or as a non-fasting test, depending on clinical needs.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Elevated triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, or ApoB levels may indicate an increased risk of heart disease or stroke. Low HDL cholesterol or abnormal ApoA1 levels could also signal potential issues. This test helps healthcare providers tailor cholesterol-lowering treatments, such as diet, exercise, or medications, to reduce risks effectively.
Short name
Lipid panel with detailed mass concentration data
Frequently asked questions
What Does a High or Low Result Mean?
Does This Test Require Fasting?
How Often Should I Get This Test?
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