Cardiovascular Risk Profile 1
A nine-marker advanced cardiovascular profile assessing cholesterol, apolipoproteins, Lipoprotein(a), hs-CRP and Lp-PLA2.
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3 business days
Biomarkers count
9
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Overview of the Cardiovascular Risk Profile 1 Test
The Cardiovascular Risk Profile 1 is an advanced nine-marker blood test assessing conventional cholesterol together with several specialist cardiovascular risk biomarkers.
Standard cholesterol testing provides useful information but does not describe every aspect of cardiovascular risk.
This profile therefore combines HDL, LDL, Total Cholesterol and Triglycerides with Apolipoprotein A-I, Apolipoprotein B, Lipoprotein(a), high-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein and the PLAC Test measuring Lp-PLA2.
These additional markers provide information about atherogenic lipoprotein burden, inherited Lipoprotein(a), low-grade inflammation and vascular inflammatory activity.
No blood test can determine overall cardiovascular risk alone.
Blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, age, family history, body composition and other clinical factors remain important.
The Cardiovascular Risk Profile 1 costs £418.
What Does the Cardiovascular Risk Profile 1 Test Check?
This test measures 9 biomarkers.
Apolipoprotein A-I
Measures the principal protein associated with HDL particles.
Apolipoprotein B
Measures ApoB, which reflects the number of atherogenic lipoprotein particles carrying one ApoB molecule.
HDL Cholesterol
Measures high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
Measures low concentrations of CRP used as an inflammatory cardiovascular-risk marker.
LDL Cholesterol
Measures low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
Lipoprotein(a)
Measures Lp(a), a largely genetically determined lipoprotein associated with cardiovascular risk.
PLAC Test (Lp-PLA2)
Measures Lipoprotein-associated Phospholipase A2, a vascular inflammatory marker.
Total Cholesterol
Measures overall circulating cholesterol.
Triglycerides
Measures circulating triglyceride fats.
Who May Benefit From the Cardiovascular Risk Profile 1 Test?
The profile may be useful for people who want cardiovascular information beyond a basic cholesterol panel.
People with a family history of premature cardiovascular disease - ApoB and Lipoprotein(a) can provide additional information.
People with previously abnormal cholesterol - Specialist lipid markers may help characterise risk further.
People taking lipid-lowering medication - Advanced markers may sometimes support treatment monitoring.
People with metabolic risk factors - Atherogenic particle burden and inflammation may be relevant.
People whose standard cholesterol appears normal despite strong family risk - Lipoprotein(a) can reveal inherited risk not obvious from LDL alone.
People seeking a comprehensive cardiovascular baseline - Nine markers are assessed within one profile.
How to Prepare
Do not stop statins or other cardiovascular medication simply to obtain an untreated result unless specifically advised by your clinician.
Symptoms and Reasons to Consider the Cardiovascular Risk Profile 1 Test
Cardiovascular risk factors often cause no symptoms.
A strong family history of heart attack or stroke - Advanced lipid testing may be appropriate.
Previously raised LDL Cholesterol or Triglycerides - Broader assessment can provide additional information.
Known high blood pressure, diabetes or metabolic risk - These factors often coexist with lipid-related risk.
A previous abnormal ApoB or Lipoprotein(a) - Repeat measurement may be useful depending on the marker and treatment plan.
Monitoring after lifestyle or treatment changes - Repeat testing can show laboratory trends.
A clinician has recommended advanced cardiovascular testing - The panel includes several markers beyond routine cholesterol.
Acute chest pain, severe breathlessness, collapse or symptoms suggestive of a heart attack require emergency medical assessment.
This profile estimates laboratory risk factors and does not diagnose blocked arteries or an acute cardiac event.
How to Book Your Cardiovascular Risk Profile 1 Test
The Cardiovascular Risk Profile 1 can be booked as a private advanced cardiovascular blood test.
Choose the Cardiovascular Risk Profile 1
Select the £418 nine-marker profile.
Select your sample collection option
Choose in-clinic phlebotomy (+£35) or a home visit from a phlebotomist (+£60).
Attend your appointment
A trained healthcare professional collects the required venous samples.
Laboratory analysis
Conventional and advanced cardiovascular biomarkers are analysed.
Receive your results securely
Your completed profile is delivered securely.
When Will I Receive My Results?
Results are generally expected within approximately 3 days.
Understanding Your Results
The markers should be interpreted together rather than in isolation.
ApoB provides information about the number of atherogenic lipoprotein particles.
Lipoprotein(a) is strongly influenced by genetics and can remain elevated despite otherwise favourable cholesterol results.
hs-CRP and Lp-PLA2 provide different forms of inflammatory information.
A normal profile does not eliminate cardiovascular risk from blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, family history or other factors.
Clinical interpretation should consider the complete risk profile.
Why Book With London Blood Tests?
London Blood Tests provides advanced cardiovascular testing beyond a conventional lipid panel.
Nine cardiovascular biomarkers - Conventional and specialist risk markers are combined.
ApoB included - Atherogenic particle burden is assessed.
Lipoprotein(a) included - An important inherited cardiovascular-risk marker is measured.
Inflammatory markers included - hs-CRP and Lp-PLA2 are part of the profile.
Approximately 3-day turnaround - Specialist analysis remains relatively fast.
Professional blood collection - Choose in-clinic phlebotomy (+£35) or a home visit from a phlebotomist (+£60).
Clear pricing - Cardiovascular Risk Profile 1 costs £418.
Private Cardiovascular Risk Profile 1 Blood Test in London
London Blood Tests provides Cardiovascular Risk Profile 1 for £418.
The profile contains nine conventional and advanced cardiovascular biomarkers.
Results are generally expected within approximately three days.