Risk

NMR-based lipoprotein testing measures the number of various lipoprotein particles present, information that is more predictive of risk for heart disease than traditional cholesterol testing.

NMR-based lipoprotein testing is especially important for people with certain risk factors, even if they have normal cholesterol numbers (LDL cholesterol >130 mg/dL).

Frequently Asked Questions

NMR-based lipoprotein testing is most important for people who:
Have heart disease now Have diabetes Have metabolic syndrome	Have several risk factors (e.g. smoking, high blood pressure, family history) Have a family history of heart disease Have high cholesterol Are on cholesterol-lowering medications

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