Extended Lipid Profile:
Fasting Required:10-12 hours fasting
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 5-7 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.
Description: A standard cholesterol test only tells half the story. While a traditional lipid panel measures the amount of cholesterol in your blood, it completely misses the number of particles carrying that cholesterol and your genetic risk factors. By combining a Standard Lipid Panel, ApoB, and Lipoprotein(a), this panel provides a 3-dimensional view of your cardiovascular health. It bridges the gap between basic screening and advanced preventive medicine, giving you and your doctor the exact data needed to prevent heart disease before it starts.
Tests Included:
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 5-7 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.
Description: A standard cholesterol test only tells half the story. While a traditional lipid panel measures the amount of cholesterol in your blood, it completely misses the number of particles carrying that cholesterol and your genetic risk factors. By combining a Standard Lipid Panel, ApoB, and Lipoprotein(a), this panel provides a 3-dimensional view of your cardiovascular health. It bridges the gap between basic screening and advanced preventive medicine, giving you and your doctor the exact data needed to prevent heart disease before it starts.
Tests Included:
- Standard Lipid Panel: Includes; Total Cholesterol, LDL ("bad") cholesterol, HDL ("good") cholesterol, and Triglycerides. Why you need it: This is the foundational starting point for all heart health tracking. It gives a high-level overview of the fats circulating in your bloodstream.
- Apolipoprotein B (ApoB): Standard LDL tests tell you the weight of your cholesterol, but ApoB tells you the number of particles. Think of it like traffic: standard LDL tells you the weight of the cargo, but ApoB tells you how many cars are on the highway. More cars mean a higher chance of a crash (plaque buildup). Modern longevity medicine considers ApoB a far more accurate predictor of heart disease than standard LDL.
- Lipoprotein(a): Lp(a) levels are inherited and do not change significantly with diet or exercise. One in five people has naturally high Lp(a), which dramatically increases the risk of early heart attacks and strokes—even if their standard cholesterol numbers look perfect. You typically only need to test this once in a lifetime to understand your baseline genetic risk.