This test measures your total cholesterol, HDL, calculated LDL, triglycerides, hs-CRP, and HbA1c levels

Your test results will show you whether you have optimal levels of total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides. Not only does this panel measure your cholesterol and lipids, and it also includes other important biomarkers for evaluating heart disease and diabetes risk. Knowing your numbers and taking steps to optimize your cholesterol and lipids, HbA1c, and hs-CRP levels can help reduce your risk for these conditions.

Total Cholesterol

Cholesterol is necessary to make the cells in our body. We get cholesterol from two sources—our liver makes cholesterol, and we can also get it from eating certain animal-derived foods. Total cholesterol is the total pool of cholesterol in the body, which includes biomarkers explicitly measured like LDL, HDL, and triglycerides, as well as other smaller lipid molecules.

Calculated LDL

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is generally considered the "bad cholesterol" as high blood concentrations of this form of cholesterol can result in a lipid disorder, increasing the risk of heart disease. LDL cholesterol can deposit in arteries and lead to a condition known as atherosclerosis. LDL can be calculated mathematically using triglycerides, HDL, and total cholesterol values or measured directly—this test measures calculated LDL; however, The LDL value will not be able to be calculated if the total triglyceride concentration is greater than 400 mg/dL.

HDL

HDL, high-density lipoprotein, is considered the "good cholesterol" because it is able to carry cholesterol deposits away from arteries and back to the liver, where it can be broken down and cleared from the body.

Triglycerides

Triglycerides are the primary form of fat in the blood. Excessive levels of triglycerides may lead to damage to organs such as the liver and pancreas and may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

HbA1c

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), often referred to as A1c, is a measurement of the amount of glucose bound to the heme found in red blood cells. Blood glucose (commonly referred to as blood sugar) levels tested as a single measurement can vary significantly throughout the day based on many factors, including a recent meal or physical activity. A HbA1c measurement lets you know how well your blood sugar levels have been controlled over the past 90 days. For this reason, HbA1c testing gives a better representation of average blood sugar levels over time.

hs-CRP

hs-CRP, or high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, is a non-specific, acute phase protein that the liver makes in response to inflammation in the body. It may be elevated due to certain chronic illnesses, medications, or recent illnesses. hs-CRP can be used in the clinical setting as part of a broader, comprehensive assessment evaluating heart health.

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