CardioMetabolic-ZRT Lab Kit:
Note: This is a home collection test kit that will be mailed to you. This is not a test performed at Quest Diagnostics
Fasting Required: Yes. 10-12 hours
Lab: ZRT Laboratory
Specimen: Dried Bloodspot
Results: Average processing time 5-7 business 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.
Patient Instructions: You do NOT need to change your regular diet or stop taking supplements. Following your typical dietary and/or supplement routine will ensure that your results are an accurate reflection of your average daily levels.
Note: Saliva samples should be sent as soon as possible after collection but will remain stable under average shipping conditions, including over weekends and holidays and during hot temperatures. If sample(s) will not be sent the day of collection, please store in the freezer and note dates in Section 5 of the Test Requisition.
DRIED BLOOD SPOT or DRIED URINE samples should be kept at room temperature and will remain stable for shipping over weekends and holidays, and during hot temperatures.
Description: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States, and yet many of the risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease can be avoided or reduced. Obesity, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes are significant contributors to increased cardiovascular disease risk.
Cardiometabolic Risk includes disorders related to obesity and insulin resistance, which can lead to type 2 diabetes and/or heart disease. Risk factors usually appear in a cluster; when one risk factor is present, you should check for others too. According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetic people with higher blood pressure and cholesterol are more likely to be obese. Most of these patients are at risk of developing heart disease due to obesity and related metabolic problems.
Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
- Increased fasting insulin
- Increased triglycerides
- Increased C-reactive protein
- Increased hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
- Decreased HDL cholesterol
- Increased LDL cholesterol
- Increased VLDL cholesterol
Individuals with one or more of the above risk factors, even if they are not diabetic, have a greater chance of developing other problems. Testing to confirm cardiometabolic risk factors can help assess the extent of overall health risks due to serious and/or under-diagnosed conditions. Proper management of cardiometabolic risk factors can support the overall wellness picture and provide effective tools for improved lifestyle and longevity.
Tests Included
- Fasting Insulin
- High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP)
- Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
- Fasting Triglycerides
- Total Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
- VLDL Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol