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ApoB Test

The advanced heart risk marker beyond LDL

$69
Results in 3-5 business days2,300+ collection centresNo GP referral needed

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systematic reviews found ApoB superior to LDL-C for predicting cardiovascular events

Source: European Heart Journal 2022

Why This Test

ApoB counts the actual particles that cause atherosclerosis, while LDL-C only estimates cholesterol content. 20% of patients have discordant LDL-C and ApoB. ApoB captures ALL atherogenic particles (LDL, VLDL, IDL, Lp(a)), making it a more comprehensive cardiovascular risk marker.

What This Test Measures

ApoB

20% of patients have discordant LDL-C and ApoB. ApoB captures ALL atherogenic particles (LDL, VLDL, IDL, Lp(a)), making it a more comprehensive cardiovascular risk marker.

Who May Benefit

  • Family history of heart disease
  • High LDL but 'normal' risk score
  • On statin and want to verify effectiveness
  • Want comprehensive heart risk assessment
  • Athletes wanting to track longevity markers
Sample Type
Blood (venous)
Fasting
Not required
Best Time
Any time of day
Results
3-5 business days

Understanding Your Results

OptimalYour ApoB is in the ideal range for cardiovascular health
ElevatedWorth discussing with your healthcare practitioner - lifestyle factors may help
HighRecommend discussing management options with your healthcare practitioner
Your results come with personalised context and next steps. If anything needs attention, we'll guide you through what it means and suggest discussing with your doctor.

Common Questions

ApoB is newer to clinical practice. Many cardiologists now consider it the superior marker, but it's not yet part of standard testing. We include it because the evidence supports its value.

LDL-C measures the amount of cholesterol in LDL particles. ApoB measures the number of atherogenic particles. You can have normal LDL-C but elevated ApoB if your particles are small and dense.

No fasting is required for ApoB testing.

Results are typically available in 3-5 business days via your dashboard.

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Important Information

This test provides health information for educational purposes. Results should be discussed with your healthcare practitioner. Not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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ApoB
$69