NOTE: This test is ONLY AVAILABLE TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS.
Traditional lipid profiles often fail to detect small, dense LDL and IDL particles, which pose significant cardiovascular risks (1,2). Elevated cholesterol levels do not consistently indicate the risk of heart attacks, as harmful LDL particles can exist even with normal cholesterol levels. In contrast, Liposcreen LDL Subfractions and Oxidised LDL (4031) panel offers a comprehensive analysis by quantifying all lipoprotein sub-fractions, distinguishing between less atherogenic LDL-1 and LDL-2 and highly atherogenic LDL-3 to LDL-7, and measuring VLDL and IDL cholesterol (1,2).
Understanding the type and size of cholesterol particles is crucial for precise risk assessment and treatment choices, particularly because small LDL particles are especially dangerous. This panel also includes Oxidized LDL which is a modified form of LD L cholesterol that has undergone oxidative damage (1). This modification makes LDL particles a significant risk factor in the development of atherosclerosis (1,2).
Analytes
- Cholesterol
- HDL
- IDL
- LDL
- LDL subfractions (x7)
- Lipoprotein (a)
- Oxidised LDL
- Triglycerides
- VLDL
Test Method
Automated chemistry (Roche Diagnostics), Electropheresis
Common Conditions
- Cardiovascular Health
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Family history of cardiovascular disease
- Endocrine and Hormonal Health
- Diabetes
- Other Health Conditions
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Insulin resistance
- Statin therapy
About The Test
All tests come with full instructions, including a pre-authorised practitioner script.
Home test kits come with everything you need to complete the test, including free express post return postage to the laboratory.
All pathology test kits come with a preauthorised script (including test kit/s if required) to take to your local pathology test centre.
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Turn-around time: 7-10 days
