Cardiac Risk Profile - Test of the Month:
Fasting Required: Yes 10-12 hours
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 7-10 days **temporarily running 10-15 days**
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Test Description: Uncover a deeper, more accurate picture of your heart health with our comprehensive Cardiovascular Risk Profile. This advanced panel moves beyond traditional cholesterol checks to evaluate deep systemic inflammation, arterial plaque risk, and vital nutrient markers. It is designed to identify hidden root causes of heart disease, giving you the actionable data needed to protect your long-term cardiovascular health.
Traditional lipid panels only show part of the story. Many individuals with "normal" cholesterol levels still experience cardiovascular events due to hidden inflammation, arterial particle density, or metabolic strain. This panel bridges that gap by combining advanced lipid particle counting with crucial inflammatory and metabolic biomarkers. It offers an early-warning assessment to catch, manage, and prevent cardiovascular issues long before they escalate.
What's Included:
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 7-10 days **temporarily running 10-15 days**
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Test Description: Uncover a deeper, more accurate picture of your heart health with our comprehensive Cardiovascular Risk Profile. This advanced panel moves beyond traditional cholesterol checks to evaluate deep systemic inflammation, arterial plaque risk, and vital nutrient markers. It is designed to identify hidden root causes of heart disease, giving you the actionable data needed to protect your long-term cardiovascular health.
Traditional lipid panels only show part of the story. Many individuals with "normal" cholesterol levels still experience cardiovascular events due to hidden inflammation, arterial particle density, or metabolic strain. This panel bridges that gap by combining advanced lipid particle counting with crucial inflammatory and metabolic biomarkers. It offers an early-warning assessment to catch, manage, and prevent cardiovascular issues long before they escalate.
What's Included:
- Cardio IQ® Advanced Lipid Panel: Goes beyond standard cholesterol testing. It measures distinct lipid particle numbers and sizes (such as LDL particle number) to accurately assess the exact plaque-building potential in your arteries.
- High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP): A highly sensitive marker that detects low-grade, systemic inflammation within the blood vessels—a key driver of arterial plaque rupture and cardiovascular disease.
- Homocysteine: An amino acid marker. High levels can damage the delicate lining of your arteries and significantly increase the risk of blood clots, stroke, and heart disease.
- Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy): A critical nutrient marker for cardiovascular support. Optimal levels are essential for maintaining healthy blood pressure, arterial elasticity, and immune balance.
- Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c): Measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2 to 3 months. This flags prediabetes or insulin resistance, both of which severely compound cardiovascular risk.
- Complete Blood Count (CBC): Evaluates red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to screen for anemia, oxygen-carrying capacity, and general signs of cellular stress or chronic inflammation.