10 markers
Heart Health
Lipids, particles and related markers that help you follow cardiovascular context over time.
mmol/L
Total Cholesterol
Total cholesterol is the amount of cholesterol carried in your blood. It combines LDL, HDL and other particles, so it is best read with the rest of your lipid profile rather than as a stand-alone measure.
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LDL Cholesterol
LDL cholesterol carries cholesterol through the bloodstream. Higher levels leave more cholesterol available to build up in artery walls, so LDL is usually read with ApoB and the wider lipid profile.
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HDL Cholesterol
HDL cholesterol measures cholesterol carried by high-density lipoproteins. It is one part of cardiovascular health; a higher HDL result is not automatically more protective, so it belongs beside LDL, triglycerides and ApoB.
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Triglycerides
Triglycerides are fats carried in the blood and stored for energy. They often rise after food or alcohol and are commonly read with glucose, HDL and liver markers; very high levels need prompt clinical review.
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Apolipoprotein B (ApoB)
ApoB counts cholesterol-carrying particles in the blood. It can add detail when LDL cholesterol and the rest of the lipid profile tell different stories, because particle number and cholesterol amount are related but not identical.
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Apolipoprotein A-I (ApoA-I)
ApoA-I is the main protein in HDL particles. It helps describe the number of particles involved in moving cholesterol back to the liver and is often interpreted alongside ApoB and the rest of the lipid profile.
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Lipoprotein(a)
Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is an inherited cholesterol-carrying particle linked with cardiovascular and aortic valve risk. Levels are mostly set by genetics and remain fairly stable, so one test can provide a useful long-term baseline.
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Omega-3 Index
The Omega-3 Index measures EPA and DHA in red blood cell membranes. It reflects omega-3 intake over the past few months, giving a longer view of omega-3 status than a single meal or supplement.
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Homocysteine
Homocysteine is a substance made when the body processes protein. Vitamin B12, folate, kidney function and genetics all influence it, so a result is usually read with nutrient and kidney markers.
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Uric Acid
Uric acid is a waste product made when the body breaks down purines. The kidneys remove it; higher levels can contribute to gout or kidney stones and often sit alongside hydration, alcohol and metabolic context.
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