What's this test for?

This test is ideal if you're concerned about your heart health or have a family history of heart disease. It measures advanced cholesterol markers that reveal risks standard cholesterol tests might miss, helping you understand your true risk for heart attacks and atherosclerosis. Many people use this test when they want a deeper look at their cardiovascular health beyond basic cholesterol numbers.

What happens after I get my results?

You'll receive detailed doctor notes in simple language explaining what your Apo A1, Apo B, and their ratio mean for your heart health and cardiovascular risk. These notes include personalized recommendations like dietary changes, exercise suggestions, or whether you should consider additional cardiovascular testing. You'll also get the standard lab report and can track your cholesterol markers over time using our trends feature to see how your lifestyle changes are working.

What's included in this test?

This panel measures Apolipoprotein A1, Apolipoprotein B, and Apolipoprotein B/A1 Ratio. This panel evaluates your cardiovascular risk through advanced cholesterol markers that provide deeper insights than standard lipid tests. Apolipoprotein A1 reflects your good cholesterol function and protective capacity against heart disease, while Apolipoprotein B indicates the amount of harmful cholesterol particles that can clog arteries. The ratio between these two markers is especially powerful for predicting heart attack risk and atherosclerosis development.

Who should consider getting this test?

This test is valuable for anyone with a family history of heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, or metabolic syndrome. It's especially useful if you've had normal standard cholesterol tests but still have concerns, if you're on cholesterol-lowering medications and want to monitor effectiveness, or if you're making lifestyle changes to improve heart health and want precise tracking.

What symptoms indicate I may need this test?

While heart disease often has no symptoms until it's advanced, you should consider this test if you experience chest discomfort, shortness of breath during activity, fatigue, or have risk factors like high blood pressure, obesity, or sedentary lifestyle. It's also important if you have concerning cholesterol numbers on standard tests or a strong family history of early heart attacks or strokes.

How can I naturally support my heart health and cholesterol levels?

Focus on a Mediterranean-style diet rich in fish, olive oil, nuts, vegetables, and whole grains while limiting processed foods and saturated fats. Regular aerobic exercise like brisk walking, swimming, or cycling for at least 30 minutes most days helps raise good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol. Managing stress through meditation or yoga, getting 7-8 hours of quality sleep, and avoiding smoking are also crucial for cardiovascular health.

What is the Apolipoprotein B/A1 ratio and why does it matter?

The Apo B/A1 ratio compares harmful cholesterol particles to protective ones, giving a clearer picture of heart disease risk than traditional cholesterol tests. A higher ratio means you have more bad cholesterol particles relative to good ones, increasing your risk for atherosclerosis and heart attacks. This ratio is considered one of the best predictors of cardiovascular disease and helps guide treatment decisions more effectively than LDL or HDL alone.

What does high Apolipoprotein B mean?

High Apo B means you have too many harmful cholesterol particles in your blood that can build up in artery walls, increasing your risk for heart disease and heart attacks. This can happen even when standard LDL cholesterol looks normal, which is why Apo B testing provides more accurate risk assessment. Elevated Apo B is often related to insulin resistance, obesity, poor diet, or genetics.

What does low Apolipoprotein A1 mean?

Low Apo A1 indicates you may not have enough good cholesterol particles to effectively remove harmful cholesterol from your arteries, reducing your natural protection against heart disease. This can be caused by genetics, lack of exercise, smoking, insulin resistance, or chronic inflammation. Low Apo A1 combined with high Apo B significantly increases cardiovascular risk.

How often should I retest my Apo A1 and Apo B levels?

If you're making lifestyle changes or starting new cholesterol medications, retest every 3-6 months to monitor your progress and ensure interventions are working. Once your levels are optimized and stable, annual testing is typically sufficient for ongoing monitoring. If you have existing heart disease or multiple risk factors, your doctor may recommend more frequent testing every 3-4 months.

Getting your blood test with us is easy, private & backed by the power of science.Long story short: In the test options, use the filters or search box to narrow your choices and find the test you want. If you need a hand navigating through options, text our super friendly support team at 754-799-7833, and we'll provide tailored suggestions to help you find the ideal test. Once your order is placed, we’ll create your doctor’s lab order remotely, without any need for you to make a trip to a doctor in person or to talk to the doctor. Expect to receive your doctor’s lab order right in your inbox. It will also be in your patient portal if you need to find it later. We’ll also include instructions regarding fasting and other requirements for your test. Your patient portal will be auto-created hassle-free during checkout. If this is your first time ordering, you'll be prompted to create a password for instant login access to your patient portal. It's a quick way to conveniently access your orders and results whenever you want. When you’re ready, visit one of our 4,000 locations. Just bring your ID – no printing or faxing of your lab order is needed, as your order and details will already be in the lab system. Note that most lab locations don’t accept walk-ins, so it’s best to book an appointment in advance. Don’t worry – we’ll provide detailed instructions along the way. You’ll get your results via email & SMS and dive into understanding your body better. Yup, that easy! If you have any questions, please text us at 754-799-7833 or email support@privatemdlabs.com and we'll gladly help you.

How do I know which test to get?

In the test options, find the test you want. If you’re not sure which test to get, we can lend a hand in finding the right option. Just text or call us at 754-799-7833, email us at support@privatemdlabs.com, and we'll gladly help you. We've got your back and reply quickly.

When will my lab results be available?

Most test results will be available within 1–3 business days. Once they're ready, we'll send an email and text message to let you know. After your blood draw, just hang tight and don't worry – we'll keep you updated and in the loop! If you have any further questions, please text us at 754-799-7833 or email support@privatemdlabs.com, and we'll gladly help you.

Is it possible to make changes to my lab order if I made a mistake with the name, date of birth, or any other details?

Absolutely! We totally understand that errors can happen. No worries, we're here to help you. Just reach out to us via text at 754-799-7833 or shoot us an email at support@privatemdlabs.com. Remember to include your order number and let us know the correct information you’d like to update. Our awesome team will jump right in and make sure everything is sorted out and accurate for you. There are no changes necessary if your address is wrong on the requisition though. We don’t mail anything out. Our lab requires an address to be listed to generate an order.

Do you accept health insurance?

Only HSA & FSA is accepted. Our services are strictly self-pay and cannot be submitted to your health insurance provider except for Health Savings Accounts or Flexible Savings Accounts. This policy applies to all insurance companies, including federal health insurance programs like Medicare. If you have any questions, please text us at 754-799-7833 or email support@privatemdlabs.com.

Can I cancel my order?

Yes. We get it – sometimes your needs change. As long as your samples haven’t been collected yet, we’re happy to help you cancel your order. If you have any further questions, please text us at 754-799-7833 or email support@privatemdlabs.com. You can read more about our cancellation policy here.

How can I find a lab location near me?

During the ordering process, you’ll be able to select a specific lab near you, with no strings attached! You can switch it up later easily and visit any of our authorized locations as long as it’s the same lab company you selected your test for (Quest Diagnostics or Labcorp). Before you proceed with your order, feel free to browse through all our lab locations here. This will give you the peace of mind of knowing that there's a lab nearby your home, office or your favorite gym. If you have any questions, please text us at 754-799-7833 or email support@privatemdlabs.com and we'll gladly help you.

Heart Attack Risk Test - Apo A1 & Apo B Cholesterol

Getting your blood test with us is easy, private & backed by the power of science.

Long story short:

In the test options, use the filters or search box to narrow your choices and find the test you want.
If you need a hand navigating through options, text our super friendly support team at 754-799-7833, and we'll provide tailored suggestions to help you find the ideal test.
Once your order is placed, we’ll create your doctor’s lab order remotely, without any need for you to make a trip to a doctor in person or to talk to the doctor. Expect to receive your doctor’s lab order right in your inbox. It will also be in your patient portal if you need to find it later. We’ll also include instructions regarding fasting and other requirements for your test. Your patient portal will be auto-created hassle-free during checkout.
If this is your first time ordering, you'll be prompted to create a password for instant login access to your patient portal. It's a quick way to conveniently access your orders and results whenever you want.
When you’re ready, visit one of our 4,000 locations. Just bring your ID – no printing or faxing of your lab order is needed, as your order and details will already be in the lab system.
Note that most lab locations don’t accept walk-ins, so it’s best to book an appointment in advance. Don’t worry – we’ll provide detailed instructions along the way.
You’ll get your results via email & SMS and dive into understanding your body better. Yup, that easy!

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