Apo B
Material: Blood
Test price: PLN 114
Waiting time for results: result after 14 working days
Reservation:
Test price: PLN 114
Waiting time for results: result after 14 working days
Reservation:
- Check the opening hours of the collection point and where an appointment is required.
Preparation for the examination
General
- The material for testing is blood.
- The patient does not need to fast. It is recommended to drink a glass of water approximately 30 minutes before the examination.
Description
Apolipoprotein B (Apo B) is a structural protein found in atherogenic lipoproteins that transport cholesterol, primarily LDL, VLDL, and lipoprotein remnants. Each LDL particle contains one Apo B molecule, so Apo B concentration reflects the total number of atherogenic lipid particles circulating in the blood.
Elevated Apo B levels increase the risk of:
• atherosclerosis,
• coronary heart disease,
• heart attack,
• stroke,
• cardiovascular complications associated with dyslipidemia.
Apo B testing is performed to:
• assess cardiovascular risk more accurately than LDL cholesterol alone,
• identify excess atherogenic lipoproteins,
• assess risk in individuals with metabolic syndrome, diabetes, or obesity,
• monitor the effectiveness of lipid-lowering treatment.
Elevated Apo B levels increase the risk of:
• atherosclerosis,
• coronary heart disease,
• heart attack,
• stroke,
• cardiovascular complications associated with dyslipidemia.
Apo B testing is performed to:
• assess cardiovascular risk more accurately than LDL cholesterol alone,
• identify excess atherogenic lipoproteins,
• assess risk in individuals with metabolic syndrome, diabetes, or obesity,
• monitor the effectiveness of lipid-lowering treatment.
Preparation and development of material (applies only to contractors)
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Apolipoprotein B
