The new VAP Cholesterol Test is the only cholesterol test meets the new American Medical Association’s guidelines for cholesterol measurement and management. The VAP Test provides a direct measurement of the amount of lipids (the components of cholesterol) in your body. If your lipids are out of normal range, they may represent an increased risk for heart disease. Diet, exercise, and drug therapy may be needed to return them to normal and maintain the health of your heart. The following will help you more clearly understand your lipids and their measurements.

HDL Cholesterol: The protective or “Good” cholesterol

LDL Cholesterol: The “Bad” cholesterol

VLDL Cholesterol: The main carrier for Triglycerides and if out of range can be an independent risk factor for heart disease.

Total Cholesterol: The total amount of cholesterol circulating throughout the body. 

Triglycerides: Energy rich molecules needed for normal functions throughout the body. Elevated levels are associated with cardiovascular disease.

HDL2: Large Buoyant and the most protective form of HDL cholesterol. Low HDL2 is a risk factor for heart disease in patients with normal cholesterol values. 

HDL3: Small, dense and is the least protective HDL

Total HDL: The sum of HDL2 and HDL3
Cholesterol

Total Non-HDL/HDL Ratio: Should be less than 4.0 mg/dL

LDL-R-Cholesterol: The real LDL cholesterol circulating in your body. High levels of LDL-R are usually associated with bad eating habits.

Lp(a)-Cholesterol: A highly inherited independent risk factor and is also considered the “Heart Attack” cholesterol. 

IDL Cholesterol: Strongly inherited independent risk factor for coronary heart disease.

Total LDL: The sum of LDL-R-C + Lp(a)-C + IDL- C
Cholesterol

LDL-R Subclass: A Large, buoyant LDL-R that can cause blockage. Ideal risk.
Pattern: A/B: Intermediate density LDL-R, can cause blockage. 
Moderate risk.
B: Small, dense LDL-R that can cause blockage. High risk.

VLDL1,2 (Buoyant): Main carrier for Triglycerides and when elevated is an independent risk factor for heart disease.

VLDL3(Dense): The most dense subfraction of VLDL and constitutes a greater risk for heart disease than VLDL1,2.

Homocysteine: Not related to cholesterol. High levels are associated with greater risk for plaque buildup in arteries.