Cardiovascular Prevention Panel — EXPERT

A 22-parameter cardiovascular risk assessment panel available from cz.unilabs.online, covering the full lipid profile with apolipoproteins, homocysteine, high-sensitivity CRP, glucose, and additional cardiac markers in a single venous blood draw. Cardiovascular disease accounts for 18.6 million deaths globally each year; most risk factors accumulate silently over decades before producing symptoms. The EXPERT panel is designed for anyone wanting a comprehensive, evidence-grounded overview of their personal cardiovascular risk — particularly adults aged 40+ or those with family history, elevated blood pressure, or metabolic concerns. No GP referral needed. Results within 3 business days. Rated 4.95/5 across 19 reviews.

The Vyšetření srdce EXPERT panel at Unilabs CZ goes substantially beyond a standard lipid test, covering 22 parameters that collectively address the major modifiable and biological cardiovascular risk factors. The panel is positioned for adults who want more than a basic cholesterol result — particularly those managing multiple risk factors or who have been advised by a physician to get a comprehensive cardiovascular picture. The lipid component includes total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides — the standard quartet that forms the basis of cardiovascular risk calculators. Beyond this, the EXPERT panel adds apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1) and apolipoprotein B (ApoB), which are increasingly preferred over HDL and LDL in cardiovascular risk stratification because they measure the actual lipoprotein particles that transport cholesterol through the bloodstream. The ApoB/ApoA1 ratio is a stronger predictor of cardiovascular events than the LDL/HDL ratio in multiple large-cohort studies. Homocysteine is a critical addition: elevated homocysteine (hyperhomocysteinemia) is an independent cardiovascular risk factor associated with endothelial damage, thrombosis, and accelerated atherosclerosis. It is elevated in patients with B12 or folate deficiency, renal impairment, or genetic MTHFR variants — conditions that are common and often undetected. CRP (C-reactive protein) in this panel serves as the inflammatory risk marker, identifying the chronic low-grade inflammation that underpins most atherosclerotic plaque development. Glucose in fasting state is essential because insulin resistance and pre-diabetes are present in a substantial minority of adults before the cardiovascular consequences become clinically apparent. Additional markers in the EXPERT panel address other cardiovascular signalling pathways — specific to this tier — making it the most thorough single-draw cardiovascular risk assessment available through the Unilabs self-pay catalogue. The test is accessible from age 8 (per the product specification), though the primary clinical value is for adults from their thirties onward, particularly those with lifestyle risk factors, family history, hypertension, obesity, or those starting a cardiovascular risk reduction programme. Results arrive in the patient portal within 3 business days.