NMR LipoProfile® (Without Graph)
This test uses advanced technology to more accurately measure lipoproteins for the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease.
What is this test?
The NMR LipoProfile® Test uses nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to provide more accurate measurements of lipoproteins and cholesterol. These measurements can provide a clearer picture of cardiovascular risk factors and identify signs of cardiovascular disease.
Factors measured by the NMR LipoProfile® Test include:
- Historical reporting of LDL-P (Low-Density Lipoproteins particle number) and LDL-C (cholesterol levels).
- Insulin-resistance score, which can assess your risk for insulin resistance (a precursor to Diabetes).
- Lipoprotein particle number (LDL-P). This is the measurement of lipoprotein particles in the blood and can often provide a more accurate assessment of cardiovascular risk.
- Particle concentration and size (total HDL-P, small LDL-P, LDL size).
- Standard lipid panel that includes total cholesterol, calculated LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.
Who is this test for?
The NMR LipoProfile® Test is a useful tool in the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease for those with relevant symptoms, health markers that are known precursors to cardiovascular disease, and/or family history of cardiovascular disease. “Without graph” refers to how the results are presented in numerical value. We typically recommend a similar test, The NMR LipoProfile® Test with Insulin Resistance Markers, because it provides greater context around insulin resistance.
