Test Components:

The Heart Health Panel includes:

• The VAP® Test
• Chemistry Panel (16 essential tests)
• C-Reactive Protein (High Sensitivity)
• Homocysteine

Description:

Featuring The VAP® Test, the Heart Health Panel gives you and your doctor more information on the treatment and management of cardiovascular conditions and a great overall picture of your heart’s health.

The VAP® (Vertical Auto Profile) Test is one of the most accurate and comprehensive cholesterol tests available today. It reports 18 separate components of blood cholesterol compared to just four in a standard test. This comprehensive cholesterol test can identify more lipid abnormalities (which is the #1 risk factor of heart disease) than the standard test. It’s the perfect Value Panel to get an overall assessment of your heart’s health.

The Chemistry Panel includes 16 essential tests that are typically requested by your doctor as part of a routine check-up or annual physical. This panel gives you or your doctor a clearer picture of your overall health.

See below for additional details on its test components.

• Sodium (Na) Potassium (K), Chloride (C) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) - When tested, irregular values in these “electrolytes” can indicate trouble with your body’s salt/water or acid/base balance. Dehydration, vomiting, medications and kidney problems can cause these health issues.
• Albumin (Alb), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Bilirubin (Bil)-Direct and Total, Aspartate Transaminase (AST); and Alanine Transaminase (ALT) – These are proteins and enzymes found in the blood. Abnormal levels of any of these tests can indicate liver damage or liver disease.

The C-Reactive Protein (High Sensitivity) (CRP) is a blood test that measures the amount of protein (called C-reactive Protein) in your blood that indicates inflammation. It’s also used to assess your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). “High Sensitivity” means that this particular test can see if you have an increased chance of having a heart problem or heart attack. High levels of CRP are caused by infections and many long-term diseases.

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?:

Proactive blood testing can give you and your doctor more information to better manage, diagnose and treat potentially life-threatening cardiovascular issues.

This Value Panel provides direct measurements of LDL, HDL and all relevant subclasses, and includes non-HDL, a highly accurate determination of apoB, and emerging risk factors such as Lp(a), remnants and small dense LDL - not detected with routine cholesterol tests.

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This extensive Heart Health Panel also determines if inflammation has damaged the inner lining of your arteries, thus increasing your chances of a heart attack.

Other Relevant Tests:

If you want individual tests other than a Value Panel, you might want to consider Glucose (Serum), Hemoglobin A1c, C-Reactive Protein (High Sensitivity), Homocysteine or Chemistry Panel (if you are taking medication).

Test Details:

Normal Range:

The normal range for the VAP Test includes:

High Results Indicate:

Depending on other risk factors high result may indicate you are at increased risk for heart disease. Always discuss your results with your clinician.

Low Results Indicate:

[There is no “Low Results Indicate” for this test.]

What Type of Physician Should You See?

Your Primary Care physician, Internist or Cardiologist can discuss your cholesterol results.

Next Steps:

1. Buy test – either in-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.)

Extras:

Don't forget to ask about the ANY LAB TEST NOW® Results Gift Card and other available specials.