Advanced Cholesterol Profile – Serum

Description

Advanced Cholesterol Profile

This profile likely includes a standard lipid panel (Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides) plus advanced markers such as LDL particle size/count, HDL subfractions, or apolipoproteins (ApoB, ApoA1).

What does this test measure?

An advanced cholesterol profile gives a more nuanced assessment of cardiovascular risk than basic cholesterol numbers. For example, it may report:

• Small dense LDL particles (more atherogenic) vs. large buoyant LDL
• Lp(a) levels (genetic risk factor)
• Ratio of ApoB/ApoA1

Who is this test most suitable for?

• Individuals with high-fat diet, sedentary lifestyle
• People on cholesterol-lowering therapy
• Those with family history of early heart attack

Clinical Use

Used for patients with:

• Strong family history of heart disease
• “Normal” cholesterol but early heart disease
• Hard-to-explain cardiac risk

Guides more aggressive therapy if high-risk patterns are seen, or provides reassurance if LDL is mostly large/fluffy. Essentially tailors prevention by characterizing lipoprotein details.