Apo B (Apolipoprotein B)
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Visit your pharmacy and ask about CaboCheck.
With each test, you will receive an information sheet with your personal test QR code (CaboCheck-ID), through which you can retrieve the test result.
Test execution on-site or at a later date
Come by and let us prick your finger. We take blood from your fingertip and send your blood sample to a medical specialist laboratory at CaboLab or analyze it directly on site at CaboPoc. Please drink enough water beforehand (300ml).
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You will receive an email after a few minutes (CaboPoc) or a few days (CaboLab) and can collect and discuss your results with us or access them online yourself. The results are displayed with a traffic light. If the traffic light is red or yellow, you can, if you wish, share the results with us. We will then review the results and advise you on what you should ideally do next.
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Fragen und Antworten zu Apolipoprotein B
What is the respective laboratory value?
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) is a major component of the lipoprotein-rich fractions LDL, IDL, and VLDL, which transport cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. The laboratory value measures the concentration of ApoB in the blood and is a marker for the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
For whom is such a test to be considered?
A ApoB test is recommended for: • Persons with an increased risk of arteriosclerosis or cardiovascular diseases • Patients with conspicuous LDL cholesterol levels • Monitoring of patients with lipid metabolism disorders or familial hypercholesterolemia • Patients with existing cardiovascular diseases for therapy monitoring
What is it used for?
The test serves to assess the risk of cardiovascular diseases and is a more specific marker than LDL cholesterol alone to assess the risk of arteriosclerosis. It is also used to monitor the success of lipid-lowering therapies.
What can be inferred from that?
An elevated ApoB value indicates an increased risk for: • Arteriosclerosis • Heart attack or stroke • Metabolic syndrome A low value is generally harmless and indicates a low number of lipoprotein-rich particles. Symptoms of an elevated ApoB value often do not appear until later and can include arteriosclerosis-related complaints such as chest pain (angina pectoris).
What is the ideal time for a test?
The testing should be carried out in a fasting state in order to maximize the informative value of the value, as food intake can influence the values in the short term.
Particularly interesting?
The ApoB value is often more accurate than LDL cholesterol, as it directly measures the number of atherogenic lipoprotein particles. • The ApoB/ApoA1 ratio is a strong predictor of cardiovascular risk and is often used as a supplementary measure. • Lifestyle changes such as a low-fat diet, exercise, and medication can lower ApoB values.