Description
NOTE: This test is ONLY AVAILABLE TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS.
The HDL family forms a protective part of plasma lipoproteins. It consists of large HDL, intermediate HDL, and small HDL subclasses. The large HDL and intermediate HDL subclasses are considered anti-atherogenic parts of the HDL family and small HDL may indicate increased CHD risk. High density lipoproteins (HDL) are a class of structurally and functionally heterogeneous particles in atherosclerosis‐related diseases and should be tested in early stages of life as a preventive measure to CVD.
NutriPATH offer a HDL subfractions test that is for research purposes only. This profile provides subclasses of HDL- Subfraction 1-3 Large, HDL –Subfraction 4-7 Intermediate, HDL- Subfractions 8-10 Small. It is important to assess these markers as a preventive measure to cardiovascular disease. This profile can either be ordered alone or as a combination with LDL-subfractions and oxidised LDL test code 4032.
Analytes
- Cholesterol
- HDL
- HDL subfractions (x3)
- Triglycerides
Test Method
Automated chemistry (Roche Diagnostics), Electropheresis
Common Conditions
- Other Health Conditions
- Coronary artery disease
- Family history of heart disease
- Metabolic syndrome
- Oxidative Stress
- Cardiovascular Health
- Heart Attack
- High Cholesterol
- Endocrine and Hormonal Health
- Type 2 Diabetes
About The Test
All tests come with full instructions, including a pre-authorised practitioner script.
Home test kits come with everything you need to complete the test, including free express post return postage to the laboratory.
All pathology test kits come with a preauthorised script (including test kit/s if required) to take to your local pathology test centre.
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Turn-around time: 7-10 days
