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HDL-2 is a specific subtype of 'good' cholesterol that is particularly protective against heart disease. This specialized test uses ultracentrifugation to isolate and measure HDL-2 cholesterol specifically. Higher HDL-2 levels are associated with better cardiovascular health and lower risk of heart attack and stroke. While standard cholesterol panels measure total HDL, this advanced test provides more detailed information about HDL quality, helping clinicians assess detailed cardiovascular risk in patients with metabolic concerns or significant family histories of heart disease.

Medium-sized beta lipoprotein subparticles are components of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. Advanced lipid tests measure the size and number of these particles, providing more detailed information than standard cholesterol tests. Increased levels of small, dense LDL particles are associated with greater cardiovascular risk, as these particles more easily penetrate artery walls. This test helps identify individuals at higher heart disease risk despite normal total cholesterol levels.

This test measures small, dense LDL cholesterol particles, a subset of low-density lipoprotein. Small, dense LDL particles are more atherogenic (damage-prone) than larger LDL particles and penetrate artery walls more easily, increasing cardiovascular risk. Elevated small dense LDL is associated with metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, low HDL, and elevated triglycerides. This test provides more detailed cardiovascular risk assessment than standard LDL measurement alone, particularly useful for individuals with metabolic risk factors or family history of heart disease.

LDL cholesterol particles vary in size, and particle size pattern affects cardiovascular risk. Large, buoyant LDL particles are less atherogenic (less damaging to arteries), while small, dense LDL particles are more atherogenic. This test identifies your predominant LDL particle size pattern, providing insight beyond standard cholesterol measurements. A predominance of small, dense LDL particles is associated with higher cardiovascular risk, even with normal total LDL cholesterol. This test helps refine risk assessment and guide targeted interventions.

Total number of LDL particles (LDL-P) in namomoles per liter (1 nmol/L=6x10(14) particles/L)