Test Components:

The Cardiac Risk Panel includes the following tests:

1. Complete Blood Count (CBC)
2. Chemistry Panel (16 essential tests)
3. C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (CRP)
4. Homocysteine Plasma/Serum
5. Lipoprotein (a) Analysis

Description:

The Cardiac Risk Panel gives you a clearer picture of your overall health, specifically your heart health. This panel helps to identify your risk of cardiovascular or heart disease by monitoring any inflammation in your body. This panel also reports your blood counts, electrolytes, kidney and liver functions.

The C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a protein that increases during systemic inflammation. This panel tests this level to assess any cardiovascular or heart disease risk.

Homocysteine is a common amino acid (they make up proteins) that you get from eating meat. This panel tests your homocysteine levels and if high, can lead to early development of heart and blood vessel disease.

Why Do I Need It?:

How healthy is your heart? Are you at risk for heart or cardiovascular disease? Find out now with the Cardiac Risk Panel today.

Other Relevant Tests:

If you’re considering the Cardiac Risk Panel, you might also want to investigate the Comprehensive Male Panel or Comprehensive Female Panel.

Test Details:

Normal Range:

High Results Indicate:

COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC): See individual test.

CHEMISTRY PANEL: See individual test.

C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (hs-CRP): See individual test.

HOMOCYSTEINE: High results could indicate atherosclerosis, heart attack, stroke or blood clot formation.

LIPOPROTEIN (A): High results could indicate a high risk for atherosclerosis, stroke or heart attack.

Low Results Indicate:

COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC): See individual test.

CHEMISTRY PANEL: See individual test.

C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (hs-CRP): See individual test.

HOMOCYSTEINE: There is no low result range for this test.

LIPOPROTEIN (A): There is no low result range for this test.

What Type of Physician Should You See?

Results should be taken to your primary care physician who may be refer you to a cardiologist.

Next Steps:

1. Buy test – either at the store or online. (*If online, don't forget to print out receipt!)
2. Fill out necessary paperwork and how you want to receive the test results.
3. Get results.
4. Review results.
5. If your results are 'abnormal' or 'out-of-range' from the normal, please contact your physician. (*The interpretation of any laboratory test should be made only by a licensed physician.)