ApoB + ApoA1 + Ratio Lab Test – At-Home Sampling
Test at a glance
Collect your sample at home and send it to the laboratory for analysis.
- Test type
- Lab tests at home
- Sample
- Capillary blood sample
- Results within
- Approx. 4 days from sample collection
- Reliability
- Laboratory analysis
- Results
- Digital report with explanations
- Analysed by an accredited laboratory (ISO 15189)
- A kit with everything you need is sent to your home
How it works
Do you want a more nuanced picture of blood lipoproteins than a standard cholesterol profile provides? This lab test measures both ApoB and ApoA1 and calculates the ApoB/ApoA1 ratio. You collect a capillary blood sample at home and receive the results digitally in your personal health portal.
The test at a glance
- Sample collection entirely at home
- Capillary blood from the fingertip
- Quantitative laboratory results
- Medical laboratory accredited according to ISO 15189
- Quality assurance according to Rili-BÄK
- Digital results in your personal health portal
What does the test measure?
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB)
ApoB is found in several atherogenic lipoprotein particles, including LDL, and is used as a supplementary marker when assessing blood lipids.
Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1)
ApoA1 is the primary protein in HDL particles and plays a central role in the body's cholesterol transport.
ApoB/ApoA1 ratio
The ratio is calculated based on the two measured values and describes the relationship between ApoB and ApoA1. It should be evaluated alongside other blood lipid levels and individual risk factors.
When might it be relevant to check this value?
This combination provides a broader picture of the lipoprotein profile and can be used to complement measurements of total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. The test can be relevant for monitoring levels over time or as a basis for a medical risk assessment.
Abnormal blood lipid levels often present no noticeable symptoms. Testing can therefore identify values that cannot be assessed based on how you feel.
Who is this test for?
- For those who want a detailed blood lipid profile.
- For those who want to analyze ApoB and ApoA1 in the same sample.
- For those who want to track the ApoB/ApoA1 ratio over time.
- For those who want to take the test at home.
How the at-home lab test works
- Order the test. You receive a complete sample collection kit with instructions and materials.
- Prepare for sample collection. Read the instructions carefully; wash and warm your hands to facilitate blood flow.
- Take the sample at home. Prick your fingertip with the provided lancet and collect liquid capillary blood in the sample tube according to the instructions.
- Send the sample. Label, seal, and pack the sample, then send it to the laboratory using the provided return materials.
- Laboratory analysis. The sample is analyzed using a quality-assured laboratory method.
- View the result digitally. Once the analysis is complete, your laboratory result is displayed in your personal health portal.
Before sample collection
Follow the instructions included with the sample collection kit. Any product-specific preparations are outlined there.
Laboratory and quality
The sample is analyzed at a medical laboratory accredited according to ISO 15189. This standard sets specific requirements for quality and competence in medical laboratories. The laboratory's quality assurance also complies with Rili-BÄK, the German medical association's guideline for quality assurance in laboratory medical testing.
- Sample material: liquid capillary blood
- Sample collection site: home
- Result: quantitative digital laboratory result
- Turnaround time: affected by transport time and the scope of the analysis
Results and reference values
The result is displayed digitally alongside the laboratory's unit of measurement and the applicable reference intervals. Reference intervals may vary depending on factors such as the analytical method, age, sex, and other individual factors. An abnormal value is not a diagnosis in itself and must be assessed in conjunction with symptoms, health status, and any relevant medical evaluation.
Would you like to analyze a broader cardiovascular profile?
Comprehensive Cardiovascular Test includes ApoA1 and ApoB, along with several other lipid and risk markers.
Important information regarding the result
The test provides information about the analyzed marker but does not provide a medical diagnosis and does not replace medical care, treatment, or an individual medical assessment. Contact a healthcare professional in the event of clear or persistent symptoms, abnormal results, or concerns.
Frequently asked questions about the ApoB/ApoA1 ratio
What does the ApoB/ApoA1 ratio indicate?
The ratio shows the relationship between measured ApoB and ApoA1 levels and serves as supplementary information when assessing blood lipid levels.
How is the ratio calculated?
The laboratory calculates the ratio based on the measured concentrations of ApoB and ApoA1.
Does the test replace a standard cholesterol profile?
No. These markers complement standard blood lipid measurements but do not necessarily replace other analyses or a medical risk assessment.
Can abnormal values cause symptoms?
Abnormal blood lipid levels often do not cause clear symptoms.
Can the result provide a diagnosis?
No. The result must be evaluated in conjunction with other risk factors and medical information.
What is analysed
Heart and blood lipids
- ApoB/ApoA1 ratio (calculated)
Other
- Apolipoprotein B
- Apolipoprotein A1
Frequently asked questions
What does the ApoB + ApoA1 + ratio test measure?
The test measures apolipoprotein B and apolipoprotein A1, and reports the ApoB/ApoA1 ratio (calculated) based on the measured values.
How is the sample taken?
You prick your finger and collect a capillary blood sample in the sample tube provided. Follow the sampling instructions carefully.
Do I need to prepare?
Follow the instructions that come with the sampling kit. Any preparation needed is described there.
How is the sample sent?
Label and pack the sample, then send it to the laboratory as instructed.
When and how will I get my results?
When the laboratory analysis is complete, you receive your results digitally. Transport time and the scope of the analysis affect the total turnaround time.
Can the test provide a diagnosis?
No. The test provides laboratory values that need to be assessed together with symptoms, medical history and other circumstances.
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