Apolipoprotein B (Apo B) testing measures the amount of Apo B in your bloodstream. Apo B is a protein found in lipoproteins, molecules that carry cholesterol and triglycerides throughout your body. This test can help assess your risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions.

Key Purpose:

• Assess cardiovascular disease risk
• Measure cholesterol-carrying proteins in blood
• Evaluate heart health potential

Role in the Body Critical Functions:

• Transport cholesterol through bloodstream
• Carry “bad” cholesterol particles
• Support lipid metabolism
• Help move fat molecules between cells

Normal Ranges Apolipoprotein B Levels:

• Men: 66 to 133 mg/dL
• Women: 60 to 117 mg/dL
• General Range: Less than 100 mg/dL

Test Limitations Potential Constraints: • Can be affected by: • Diet • Medications • Chronic diseases • Thyroid conditions • Requires interpretation with other tests

Low Results May Indicate Potential Conditions:

• Hyperthyroidism
• Cirrhosis
• Malnutrition
• Potential metabolic issues

High Results May Suggest Potential Conditions:

• Increased heart disease risk
• Diabetes
• Kidney disease
• Higher cardiovascular risk
• Potential cholesterol transport problems

Always require professional medical interpretation for accurate diagnosis.