Cardiovascular Health
Type
Blood Testing
Duration
15 min
Results
3 days
Dedicated cardiovascular risk panel measuring omega-3/6 fatty acid ratios, apolipoprotein A1/B, lipoprotein(a), standard lipids, and high-sensitivity CRP. Goes well beyond a basic cholesterol test to assess the markers that actually predict heart disease — particularly lipoprotein(a), which is genetically determined, affects 1 in 5 people, and is rarely tested in standard GP panels.
Key Details
- Focus
- Heart disease risk
- Key marker
- Lipoprotein(a)
- Includes
- Omega-3/6 ratios
Who Is This For?
Family history of heart disease, cardiovascular risk assessment, statin monitoring, longevity screening
What's Included
Preparation Required
Fast for 10-12 hours. Avoid fish oil supplements for 48 hours before test for accurate omega results.
- Category
- Diagnostic
- Sample Type
- Blood (venous draw)
- Duration
- 15 min
- Results
- 3 days
iMEDICAL
Australia-wide self-request pathology service — order blood tests online without a GP referral, visit any of 1,000+ NATA-accredited collection centres, and receive results within 24-48 hours.
