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NMR Lipoprofile

Advanced analysis of lipoprotein particle size and number to better assess heart risk.

About

The NMR LipoProfile provides a more advanced look at your cardiovascular and metabolic health by measuring not just cholesterol levels, but the number and size of lipoprotein particles that carry cholesterol through your bloodstream. Unlike a standard lipid panel, which shows how much cholesterol is present, this test reveals how it’s packaged—information that can more accurately predict heart disease risk.

It’s especially valuable if you’ve had normal cholesterol levels but still have risk factors like a family history of heart disease, insulin resistance, or metabolic syndrome. By analyzing markers like LDL-P, Small LDL-P, and the LP-IR score, this panel helps identify people who may benefit from early lifestyle or medical interventions, even when traditional tests appear normal.

6 Biomarkers Included

HDL-P (NMR)
Total HDL particle concentration measured by NMR spectroscopy to assess protective lipoprotein levels.
LDL-P (NMR)
Total LDL particle concentration measured by NMR spectroscopy to assess cardiovascular risk more accurately than LDL cholesterol alone.
LDL Size (NMR)
Average LDL particle diameter measured by NMR spectroscopy to help characterize atherogenic risk.
Lipoprotein Insulin Resistance Score
A score that reflects how resistant your body is to insulin and how that affects your cholesterol particles
Small LDL-P (NMR)
Concentration of small dense LDL particles measured by NMR spectroscopy to assess atherogenic potential.
Large VLDL-P (NMR)
Total large VLDL particles as determined by NMR spectroscopy to evaluate triglyceride-rich lipoprotein burden.