Our laboratory offers a comprehensive range of professional lab tests that cover various aspects of your health. We highly recommend consulting with our healthcare professional for more detailed information and guidance on which tests are most appropriate for you. Our objective is to provide you with the necessary information to make well-informed decisions regarding your health and well-being.

Cardiovascular Disease Overview

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and worldwide, responsible for 17.9 million deaths annually. This includes conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, such as stroke and coronary heart disease.

Prevention Focus: Preventing cardiovascular events is prioritized. Cardiovascular tests assess risk factors like lipids, inflammation, and glucose levels.

Key Risk Factors:

  • Health Conditions: High blood pressure, diabetes, obesity.
  • Lifestyle Factors: Smoking, physical inactivity, poor diet.

The CDC reports that 116 million U.S. adults have high blood pressure, and 70% of heart attack patients have this condition.

What Do Cardiovascular Tests Measure?

Anchor Medical Center offers a range of cardiovascular tests that evaluate heart and blood vessel health, helping to assess disease risk. These tests focus on key factors such as lipid levels, inflammation markers, and glucose levels, providing valuable insights into your cardiovascular status and potential health risks.

Cardiovascular Disease Risk

This test measures Apolipoprotein A1, Apolipoprotein B, and Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] to assess cardiovascular disease risk:

  • Apolipoprotein A1: Primary protein associated with HDL cholesterol; increased levels indicate reduced cardiovascular risk.
  • Apolipoprotein B (Apo B): Assesses coronary artery disease (CAD); elevated levels can occur even with normal LDL cholesterol.
  • Lp(a): Screen for coronary and cerebral vascular disease; genetically determined and unaffected by lifestyle changes.

Preparation: Fasting is not required.

Estimated Results: 5-7 days.

Note: Our services are strictly self-pay and not eligible for submission as a claim to your health insurance provider, medical bill sharing company, Medicare/Medicaid, or other third-party payers.

Cardio IQ Advanced Lipid Profile

The Cardio IQ Advanced Lipid Profile provides a thorough assessment of dyslipidemia and cardiovascular risk, going beyond standard lipid panel measurements. It includes:

  • Total Cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • HDL and LDL Cholesterol
  • Chol/HDL Ratio
  • Non-HDL Cholesterol
  • LDL Particle Number
  • LDL Peak Size
  • LDL Pattern
  • HDL Large
  • LDL Small
  • LDL Medium
  • Apolipoprotein A
  • Apolipoprotein B
  • Lipoprotein (a)

Preparation: Fast for 12-14 hours before your blood draw.

Expected Results: Typically reported within 1 week to 10 days, but currently experiencing delays, taking up to 4 weeks to complete.

Note: Services are strictly self-pay and not eligible for submission as claims to health insurance providers, medical bill sharing companies, Medicare/Medicaid, or other third-party payers.

Cardio IQ Lipoprotein Fractionation

This test evaluates LDL particles of various sizes, providing insight into cardiovascular risk. Key measurements include:

  • LDL Pattern
  • LDL Peak Size
  • LDL-P (Particle Number)
  • Large HDL-P (Particle Number)
  • Medium LDL-P (Particle Number)
  • Small LDL-P (Particle Number)

Preparation: Fast for 12-14 hours prior to your blood draw.

Expected Results: Typically reported within 1 week to 10 days, but currently experiencing delays, taking up to 4 weeks to complete.

Note: Services are strictly self-pay and not eligible for submission as claims to health insurance providers, medical bill sharing companies, Medicare/Medicaid, or other third-party payers.

CardioPro Advanced Panel

The CardioPro Advanced panel builds on the CardioPro Basic by incorporating two additional key tests for a more comprehensive cardiovascular assessment. It includes:

  • 25-OH Vitamin D
  • PLAC Test (Lp-PLA2)
  • Apo A1
  • Apo B
  • Fasting Insulin
  • HDL
  • Homocysteine
  • LDL
  • Lp(a)
  • TC/HDL Ratio
  • Total Cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • hs-CRP (high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein)
  • sdLDL (small dense LDL)

Preparation: Fast for 12-14 hours prior to your blood draw.

Expected Results: Typically reported within 1 week to 10 days, but currently experiencing delays, taking up to 4 weeks to complete.

Note: Services are strictly self-pay and not eligible for submission as claims to health insurance providers, medical bill sharing companies, Medicare/Medicaid, or other third-party payers.

CardioPro Advanced Plus Panel

The CardioPro Advanced Plus offers an extensive overview of a patient’s cardiovascular and overall health, incorporating all components from the CardioPro Advanced and adding further tests for liver, kidney, thyroid, and hormone function. The profile includes:

  • 25-OH Vitamin D
  • Apo A1
  • Apo B
  • Fasting Insulin
  • Fasting Glucose
  • Free Testosterone
  • HDL
  • LDL
  • TC/HDL Ratio
  • Total Cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • Vitamin B12
  • hs-CRP
  • Lipoprotein Fractionation (LDL Pattern, LDL Peak Size, LDL-P, Large HDL-P, Medium LDL-P, Small LDL-P, Lp(a), Lp-PLA2)
  • CBC (Complete Blood Count) including:
    • Hemoglobin
    • Hematocrit
    • Platelets
    • White Blood Cell Count (WBC)
    • Basophil, Eosinophil, Lymphocyte, Monocyte Counts
  • Liver Function Tests:
    • ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase)
    • ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase)
    • AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase)
    • Albumin
    • Total Bilirubin
    • Total Protein
  • Kidney Function Tests:
    • BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)
    • Creatinine
    • eGFR (estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate)
  • Thyroid Function Tests:
    • TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
    • fT3 (Free Triiodothyronine)
    • fT4 (Free Thyroxine)
    • rT3 (Reverse T3)
  • Electrolytes:
    • Sodium
    • Potassium
    • Chloride
    • Carbon Dioxide
  • Other Markers:
    • Calcium
    • Albumin/Globulin Ratio
    • BUN/Creatinine Ratio
    • MCH, MCHC, MCV, RDW
    • SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)

Preparation: Fast for 12-14 hours prior to your blood draw.

Expected Results: Typically reported within 1 week to 10 days, but currently experiencing delays, taking up to 4 weeks to complete.

Note: Services are strictly self-pay and not eligible for submission as claims to health insurance providers, medical bill sharing companies, Medicare/Medicaid, or other third-party payers.

CardioPro Basic Panel

The CardioPro Basic panel offers a comprehensive assessment of heart health factors. It includes:

  • Apo A1
  • Apo B
  • Fasting Insulin
  • HDL
  • Homocysteine
  • LDL
  • Lp(a)
  • TC/HDL Ratio
  • Total Cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • hs-CRP (high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein)
  • sdLDL (small dense LDL)

Preparation: Fast for 12-14 hours prior to your blood draw.

Expected Results: Typically reported within 1 week to 10 days, but currently experiencing delays, taking up to 4 weeks to complete.

Note: Services are strictly self-pay and not eligible for submission as claims to health insurance providers, medical bill sharing companies, Medicare/Medicaid, or other third-party payers.

CRP, HS (C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity)

The hs-CRP test measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels to assess cardiovascular disease risk. Elevated hs-CRP levels can indicate inflammation associated with heart disease.

Results: Typically available within 7-10 business days after the lab receives samples.

Note: This service is self-pay only and not eligible for insurance claims, including Medicare/Medicaid.

Fibrinogen

The fibrinogen test measures fibrinogen levels in the blood. It is used to diagnose conditions such as fibrinogen deficiency, dysfibrinogenemia, and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). The test also evaluates the effectiveness of thrombolytic therapy.

Important Update: Starting February 1, 2024, samples for this test must be shipped on dry ice.

Results: Typically available within 7-10 business days after the lab receives samples.

Note: This service is self-pay only and not eligible for insurance claims, including Medicare/Medicaid.

Lipid Panel

The Lipid Panel is a fundamental blood test designed to measure various types of fats and cholesterol in the blood, which can contribute to arteriosclerosis and impact conditions like diabetes and thyroid function. It includes:

  • Cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol
  • LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol

Expected Results: 1-2 days.

Preparation: Fasting for 12 hours prior to your blood draw is required.

Note: Our services are strictly self-pay and not eligible for submission as a claim to your health insurance provider, medical bill sharing company, Medicare/Medicaid, or other third-party payers.