Advanced lab assessment
Heart health, beyond the standard cholesterol test.
Cardiovascular health is not just LDL, HDL and triglycerides. Markers like apolipoprotein B (ApoB), small dense LDL and other tests can give you a complete picture of your overall cardiovascular health.
What it looks at
The markers, grouped.
Examples of what the panel can include. Your provider chooses the exact tests that align with your health goals and health history.
Lipid particles
Apolipoprotein A1, apolipoprotein B (ApoB), the ratio between them and small dense LDL: how cholesterol is carried in your blood.
Standard lipids
Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides.
Inflammation
hs-CRP, fibrinogen and Lp-PLA2, markers of low-grade inflammation in the blood vessels.
Inherited and metabolic risk
Lipoprotein(a), which is largely inherited, and homocysteine.
Blood sugar
Insulin, hemoglobin A1c and glucose, since blood sugar and heart health are closely linked.
Heart muscle
Markers such as hs-troponin and CoQ10.
Who it's for
Worth asking about if you have:
- A family history of heart disease or stroke
- High cholesterol or blood pressure
- Diabetes, prediabetes or a weight-related condition
- You're weighing lifestyle changes or medication and want more information
- You'd like a detailed baseline to track over time
General information, not medical advice. Your provider will help you decide whether this testing makes sense for you.
How it works
From blood draw to a plan.
- 1
Talk it through
Your provider goes over your history and goals and decides which panel makes sense.
- 2
Blood draw in our office
No separate lab trip. We'll tell you ahead of time if you need to fast.
- 3
Lab analysis
Your sample goes to Vibrant Wellness, a CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited lab.
- 4
Results, together
We review every result with you, alongside your history and standard labs, and agree on a plan.
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Track over time
Retesting shows how changes to food, activity, sleep or medication are working.
The lab
Testing through Vibrant Wellness.
Samples are analyzed by Vibrant Wellness, a CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory in Santa Clara, California.
These are laboratory-developed tests; they haven't been cleared or approved by the FDA. A result isn't a diagnosis on its own: your provider reads it alongside your history, symptoms and standard labs. This assessment is an add-on to membership; ask our team for current pricing.
Questions
Good to know.
Is it included in my membership?
No. It's an add-on lab test. Ask our team for current pricing before your blood draw.
Do I need to fast?
It depends on the markers your provider orders. We'll tell you when we schedule your draw.
Who explains my results?
Your Foundation Health provider. We go through each result together and coordinate with a cardiologist when that's the right next step.
What if I have chest pain now?
Don't wait for a lab test. If you have chest pain, pressure or trouble breathing, call 911.
Related
Also available.
Curious what your labs could show?
Meet a patient advocate, tour the office and ask whether an advanced lab assessment makes sense for you.
Existing members and newly enrolled corporate patients: please call 303.449.0517 to schedule an appointment.