Why get tested? To determine whether or not you have adequate levels of Apo A-I, , especially if you have decreased levels of HDL-C, and to help determine your risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD)
When to get tested? When you have hyperlipidemia and/or a family history of CAD or peripheral vascular disease; when your doctor is trying to assess your risk of developing heart disease; when you are monitoring the effectiveness of lipid treatment and/or lifestyle changes
Sample required? A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm; blood from the prick of a baby’s heel or finger
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