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Est. 7-9 (business days) Turnaround
Specimen type: Blood
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Apolipoprotein B-100 (also called apolipoprotein B or apo B) is a protein that is involved in the metabolism of lipids and is the main protein constituent of lipoproteins such as very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, the "bad cholesterol"). This test measures the amount of apo B in the blood. The test is used to evaluate the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD); sometimes to help monitor treatment for high cholesterol or to help diagnose a rare inherited apolipoprotein B (apo B) deficiency. Patients with increased concentrations of Apolipoprotein B may also...
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Est. 7-9 (business days) Turnaround
Specimen type: Blood
Quest Diagnostics Location
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Apolipoprotein B-100 (also called apolipoprotein B or apo B) is a protein that is involved in the metabolism of lipids and is the main protein constituent of lipoproteins such as very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, the "bad cholesterol"). This test measures the amount of apo B in the blood. The test is used to evaluate the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD); sometimes to help monitor treatment for high cholesterol or to help diagnose a rare inherited apolipoprotein B (apo B) deficiency. Patients with increased concentrations of Apolipoprotein B may also be at increased risk of atherosclerosis (hardening and narrowing of arteries).
Please do not exercise prior to testing. It is best that your blood is taken in a rested state.
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Reference Range(s)
<90 mg/dL
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Risk Category |
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Optimal |
<90 mg/dL |
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Moderate |
90-119 mg/dL |
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High |
≥120 mg/dL |
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