Extended Heart and Vessels
- No referral needed
- 1000+ collection points
- Longer turnaround time, the result follows later
- Every result reviewed by a BIG-registered doctor
Product description
An in-depth test with Lipoprotein(a) and Apolipoprotein B, for insight into hereditary and fine-grained cardiovascular risk alongside the standard lipid panel.
Extended Heart and Vessels is a blood test measuring 2 biomarkers, reviewed by a doctor.
Two biomarkers. One blood draw.
All 2 biomarkers with a short description.
Extended Heart and Vessels2 biomarkers | |
|---|---|
| Lipoprotein(a) | A largely hereditary risk factor for cardiovascular disease, independent of your cholesterol. |
| Apolipoprotein B | The number of atherogenic particles; a fine-grained measure of your cardiovascular risk. |
With every result, your personal report includes an explanation from our doctor.
Three steps to your report
- 1
Order online
Choose Extended Heart and Vessels and your collection point. You receive your lab form by email.
- 2
Blood draw at a collection point
At one of the 1000+ collection points, no referral needed.
- 3
Results with an explanation from our doctor
Longer turnaround time, the result follows later. Reviewed by a BIG-registered doctor.
Insight, explained by our doctor.
A personal report with an explanation from our doctor, and all your results in one secure place.
Personal report
With an explanation from our doctor for your results.
Reviewed by a doctor
Every result reviewed by a BIG-registered doctor, measured in ISO 15189 accredited laboratories.
Your dashboard
All results in one secure place. Your progress visible with every test.
Do I need to fast?
Fasting is not strictly required for Lipoprotein(a) and Apolipoprotein B. If combined with a lipid panel, we do recommend fasting.
What is Lipoprotein(a)?
Lipoprotein(a) is a largely hereditary particle that can raise the risk of cardiovascular disease, independent of your cholesterol. It is usually a one-off measurement.
What does Apolipoprotein B add to cholesterol?
Apolipoprotein B counts the number of risk-bearing particles rather than only the amount of cholesterol. This can give a finer picture of your risk.
Do I combine this with the Cholesterol panel?
Yes. The Cholesterol panel gives the standard lipid picture; Extended Heart and Vessels adds hereditary and fine-grained risk. Together they form a complete cardiovascular picture.
How quickly do I receive my results?
Lp(a) and ApoB have a longer turnaround time. These values follow later than any other results. You receive an email as soon as your report is ready.
Ready for insight into your health?
Extended Heart and Vessels · 2 biomarkers · longer turnaround time