Elevated cholesterol in the blood, particularly LDL, which drives plaque buildup in the artery walls and raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. Blood testing measures cholesterol and identifies elevated levels long before they cause symptoms.
Our comprehensive check-up screens for elevated cholesterol in the blood (hypercholesterolemia) and hundreds of other conditions.
Known as "bad cholesterol," it can accumulate in arterial walls, forming plaques that narrow blood vessels and increase risk of heart attack and stroke.
Cholesterol, totalThe overall amount of cholesterol in your bloodstream. High levels can increase risk of heart disease.
Calcium scoreA quantitative assessment of calcium-containing plaque in coronary arteries, detected by CT scanning. Serves as an indicator of atherosclerosis progression and cardiovascular risk independent of traditional risk factors.
Apolipoprotein BA protein found on the surface of all atherogenic lipoproteins including LDL. Since each ApoB particle contains one lipoprotein, ApoB levels directly reflect the number of potentially harmful particles in circulation. Elevated levels strongly correlate with increased cardiovascular risk, and often provide a more accurate risk assessment than LDL alone.
Atherogenic index of plasma (AIP)A logarithmic ratio of triglycerides to HDL cholesterol [log₁₀(TG/HDL-C)] that reflects the balance between atherogenic and protective lipoproteins. The logarithmic transformation converts the TG/HDL ratio into a scale that correlates directly with LDL particle size and the proportion of small, dense LDL particles. AIP integrates information about all lipoprotein fractions into a single value that indicates overall atherogenic potential.
