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The VAP (Vertical Auto Profile) Test, developed by Atherotech, is an expanded cholesterol test that provides valuable information that can identify hidden heart disease risk. In fact, the VAP Test identifies twice as many people at risk than routine cholesterol tests, including those with inherited risk factors who often develop premature heart disease.

The VAP Test is a better cholesterol test. Like routine tests, the VAP Test measures total cholesterol, HDL (''good'' cholesterol), LDL (''bad'' cholesterol), and triglycerides. But the VAP Test also measures cholesterol subclasses that play important roles in the development of heart disease. This additional information allows your doctor to improve the detection of heart disease risk from about 40 percent to 90 percent, and provides a foundation for patient-specific treatment plans.

Homocysteine - Homocysteine is a substance produced as the body digests protein. Although the body requires normal levels of homocysteine to build and maintain tissues, excess levels can be associated with heart disease and stroke and may contribute to arterial wall injury. Arteries damaged by this process are more likely to narrow or close completely due to infiltration of cholesterol during atherosclerosis. Therefore, homocysteine is an excellent marker for the status of a patient's vascular fitness.

HsCRP - High sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (HsCRP) has been recognized for its ability to predict future coronary events in apparently healthy individuals. Recent data have shown that the predictive value of HsCRP is significantly higher than that associated with traditional or novel biochemical risk markers. HsCRP is an excellent marker for assessing the risk of a heart attack because acute inflammation increases the potential for plaque rupture.

Retail value over $400 VAP Cardio Package Includes:
VAP Lipid Profile
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel*
Homocysteine
Cardio C-Reactive Protein HS

*You may upgrade from the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel to the Comprehensive Profile for an additional $55 ($232 total). See Available Lab Test to order.

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