Apolipoprotein A1 Blood Test

Apolipoprotein (Apo-A1) is a type of protein that combines with lipids to produce lipoproteins and helps move the lipids through the circulatory and lymphatic systems. Apolipoprotein A-I is a significant component of HDL (High-density lipoprotein) or good cholesterol and has a specific role in lipid metabolism and the anticlotting effect of the body. It keeps the arteries clear of plaque-forming cholesterol. Apolipoprotein is synthesized in the liver, and its synthesis depends on many factors. It is also known as the Apo A1 test. Apolipoprotein A-1 blood test measures the amount of apolipoprotein A in blood.

When is the Apolipoprotein A1 blood test prescribed?

Apo A1 test is recommended by the doctor when he suspects a risk for cardiovascular disease.

To check the risk factors or survival rate in individuals who have suffered prior heart attacks, hyperlipidemia, and peripheral vascular diseases.
To diagnose the conditions that cause Apolipoprotein A1 deficiency.
To monitor the effectiveness of treatments for high cholesterol.
To detect atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.
To evaluate people with a family history of heart disease, high cholesterol, triglycerides, or low HDL.

What are the components of the Apolipoprotein A1 test?

Apolipoprotein A-1 (Apo A1) may be recommended alone or with another lipid test
Apo A1 test can be one as part of a profile to help determine a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Apo A1 test is not generally considered more informative than HDL and is not ordered routinely.
It may be ordered along with an apolipoprotein (apo b) to determine an apo B/apo a 1 ratio

What is a standard Apolipoprotein A1 test range?

The average value of Apo A-1

For men 94-178 mg/dL
For women 101-199 mg/dL.

Apo A-1 may decrease with

Obesity
Smoking
Uncontrolled diabetes
Chronic Kidney Disease
Use of drugs like androgens, beta-blockers, diuretics, and progestins

Apo A1 may increase with:

Physical exercise
Pregnancy
Weight reduction
Use of certain drugs
Physical exercise
Congenital hyper-A-lipoproteinemia
Low levels of Apolipoprotein A1 indicate an increased risk of coronary artery disease and inefficient clearance of excess cholesterol from the body.
An extremely low Apolipoprotein A1 suggests liver disease or a genetic disorder.
High levels of apolipoprotein indicate the presence of good HDL.

How is an Apolipoprotein Apo A1 test done?

The test requires a blood sample
It requires fasting for at least 12-14 hours.
Test Results can take 1-2 Days.
This test poses no risk to the patient.

Apolipoprotein A1 Test (APO-A1 Test) in Kannur

A0286

Tuesday & Friday

Minimum 10-12 hour fasting is Mandatory

Same Day

₹490

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