Advanced Lipid Check
$295 AUD
Advanced lipid testing provides a more comprehensive evaluation than standard cholesterol tests. Advanced lipid testing may be suitable for those with a family history of high cholesterol or heart disease, or who have already been diagnosed with high cholesterol.
Advanced lipid testing provides a more comprehensive evaluation of a person's cholesterol and lipid levels than standard cholesterol tests. Advanced lipid testing measures not only total cholesterol, but also the levels of different types of cholesterol, including LDL (low-density lipoprotein), HDL (high-density lipoprotein), and VLDL (very low-density lipoprotein).
In addition, our advanced lipid test includes measurements of other lipids and lipoproteins, including triglycerides, lipoprotein(a), and Apolipoprotein A and B. These additional measurements can help provide a more detailed picture of a person's cardiovascular risk and help identify potential underlying causes of high cholesterol.
What we test
Lipoproteins
High levels of Lp(a) increase your risk of atherosclerosis and is an inherited genetic condition. The apo B/apo A-I ratio indicates the cholesterol balance between potentially atherogenic (bad) and anti-atherogenic (good) particles.
Cholesterol
Lipids and cholesterol are fat-like substances in your blood. Some are necessary for good health, but when you have a high level of cholesterol in your blood, a lot of it ends up being deposited in the walls of your arteries and other vital organs. Lifestyle choices including diet, exercise and alcohol intake can all influence cholesterol levels and your risk of developing heart disease.
IDL
IDL is a transitional lipoprotein that is eventually converted to LDL. Elevated levels of IDL in the blood can contribute to the buildup of plaque in the arteries, just like LDL.
Large LDL
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) can be categorised into subfractions, which range from LDL-1 through to LDL-7 based on their size and density. Among these subfractions, LDL-1 and LDL-2 are thought to be less atherogenic than LDL-3 to LDL-7, meaning they may have a lower tendency to contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. This is due to the fact that LDL-1 and LDL-2 are larger and more buoyant than LDL-3 to LDL-7, which reduces their likelihood of penetrating the arterial wall and contributing to plaque formation.
Small Dense LDL
Research indicates that higher quantities of smaller, denser LDL3-7 particles are linked to inflammation and pose a greater risk of causing atherosclerosis compared to fewer, larger and more buoyant LDL1-2 particles. LDL3-7 particles are smaller and denser, and are more likely to permeate the arterial wall and participate in the formation of plaque.
Lipid Subfractions Summary
Test instructions
Download and print your pathology form from your i-screen dashboard.
Fast from all food and drink (other than water) for at least 8 hours, and no more than 12 hours prior to your test.
Results for this test available in 10-12 days and will be published in your online dashboard.
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