Why get tested?To determine whether or not you have adequate levels of Apo A-I, , especially if you have decreased levels of
HDL-C, and to help determine your risk of developing
coronary artery disease (CAD)When to get tested?When you have
hyperlipidemia and/or a family history of CAD or peripheral vascular disease; when your doctor is trying to assess your risk of developing
heart disease; when you are monitoring the effectiveness of lipid treatment and/or lifestyle changes
Sample required?A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm; blood from the prick of a baby’s heel or finger