VAP Cholesterol Test Lab Test Information
Test 804500
Cardiovascular Tests & Screens
VAP - Lipoprotein Subfraction Profile - Cholesterol Test
The VAP (Vertical Auto Profile) Test, developed by Atherotech, is an expanded cholesterol test that provides valuable information that can identify hidden heart disease risk. In fact, the VAP Test identifies twice as many people at risk than routine cholesterol tests, including those with inherited risk factors who often develop premature heart disease.
The VAP Test is a better cholesterol test. Like routine tests, the VAP Test measures total cholesterol, HDL ("good" cholesterol), LDL ("bad" cholesterol), and triglycerides. But the VAP Test also measures cholesterol subclasses that play important roles in the development of heart disease. This additional information allows your doctor to improve the detection of heart disease risk from about 40 percent to 90 percent, and provides a foundation for patient-specific treatment plans.
Who should take the VAP Cholesterol Test?
Everyone who wants to accurately measure their risk of heart disease. In particular, the National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that people begin having regular cholesterol tests at age 20.The VAP Test is the only cholesterol profile that tests for all the present and emerging risk factors identified in the NCEP cholesterol guidelines.
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Notes: The VAP Cholesterol Test
medical lab tests provided by YourLabTest.com are performed by
US certified laboratories who operate patient service centers
in most cities in the United States. Once your VAP Cholesterol Test
lab test specimens are taken your lab results are available in
24 to 48 hours. One of our physicians will be sending the results
to you directly.
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