Biomarker Library

Ca

Calcium

The amount of calcium in the blood

Category: Heart Health
ApoA-I

Apolipoprotein A-I

HDL-associated protein with protective cardiovascular effects

Category: Heart Health
ApoB

Apolipoprotein B

Best measure of atherogenic particle number

Category: Heart Health
HDL

High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol

The 'good' cholesterol that helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream

Category: Heart Health
LDL

Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol

The 'bad' cholesterol that can build up in the arteries

Category: Heart Health
LDL-P

LDL Particle Number

Measure of the total number of LDL particles, which matters more than LDL-C alone

Category: Heart Health
LDL Size

LDL Particle Size

Measure of LDL particle diameter, with small particles associated with higher cardiovascular risk

Category: Heart Health
Lp(a)

Lipoprotein(a)

Genetic risk factor for cardiovascular disease, not modifiable by lifestyle

Category: Heart Health
TC

Total Cholesterol

Overall cholesterol level in the blood

Category: Heart Health
TG

Triglycerides

Blood fats that serve as an energy source and cardiovascular risk marker

Category: Heart Health