Lipoprotein Fractionation Testing for Women's Heart Health

What's included

Deep-dive the key markers: Fasting Glucose, HbA1c, Fasting Insulin, LDL-C, HDL-C, Triglycerides, hs-CRP, Vitamin D, Ferritin, Total Testosterone, Estradiol, eGFR, ALT

Key biomarker ranges

Commonly used adult reference ranges for markers this panel measures, labs vary, so always interpret results against your lab's stated ranges and with your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

References

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2. [2] Good to Know: Factors Affecting Blood Glucose — Clinical Diabetes, American Diabetes Association (via PMC)
3. [3] Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes — National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
4. [4] Interpreting A1C: Principles of the A1C Assay — National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
5. [5] Interpreting A1C: Diabetes and Hemoglobin Variants — National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
6. [6] The A1C Test & Diabetes — National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
7. [7] What Is Diabetes? — National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
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13. [13] Hypercholesterolemia — StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf (NIH)
14. [14] Low HDL Cholesterol — StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf (NIH)
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16. [16] Metabolic syndrome — MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine, NIH)
17. [17] Cholesterol Levels: What You Need to Know — MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine, NIH)
18. [18] Triglycerides — MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine, NIH)
19. [19] Hypertriglyceridemia — StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf (NIH/NLM)
20. [20] High Blood Triglycerides — National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NIH)
21. [21] C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test — MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine, NIH)
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27. [27] Iron-Deficiency Anemia — StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf (NIH)
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29. [29] Diagnosis of Hemochromatosis — NIDDK (NIH)
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31. [31] Testosterone and Health Outcomes — Institute of Medicine / National Academies Press (NCBI Bookshelf, NIH)
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33. [33] Testosterone Levels Test — MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine, NIH)
34. [34] Evaluation and Management of Testosterone Deficiency (2024) — American Urological Association
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36. [36] Estradiol — StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf (NIH)
37. [37] Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? — National Institute on Aging (NIH)
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43. [43] Estimated GFR (eGFR) Test: Kidney Function Levels, Stages, and What to Do Next — National Kidney Foundation
44. [44] Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Test — StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf (NIH)
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47. [47] Liver Function Tests — StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf (NIH)

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