Apolipoproteins B & A1 Profile or Ratio Test
- Category
- Heart
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Measures apolipoproteins B and A-I and calculates their ratio.
Why this test is performed?
The ApoB/ApoA-I ratio reflects the balance between harmful and protective cholesterol particles and is a strong predictor of heart attack risk.
Who should take this test?
Adults over 30, people with high BP, diabetes, obesity, smoking or a family history of heart disease; chest pain or breathlessness (seek urgent care).
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
What's included 3 parameters
Apo B/ Apo A1 Ratio (1)
- Apo B/ Apo A1 Ratio
Apolipoprotein B (Apo B) (1)
- Apolipo-B
Apolipoprotein A1 (Apo A) (1)
- Apolipo-A1
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- Report time: In 2 days
- No fasting
- Report time: In 2 days
- No fasting
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- No fasting
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- No fasting
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Frequently asked questions
More harmful than protective particles, suggesting higher cardiovascular risk.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 12–36 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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