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1121. Apolipoprotein A-1
Description
Apolipoprotein A-1 is one of the main components of HDL. Apolipoprotein A-1 is involved in the transport of fats from the peripheral blood to the liver, which helps to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and, as a result, the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Studying the levels of apolipoprotein A-1 simultaneously with the assessment
of apolipoprotein B, triglycerides and cholesterol allows you to identify
disorders of fat metabolism in the body, assess the risk of development and
adjust the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system.
When and who needs the test?
- assessment of the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases;
- Identification of Tangier's disease.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...