Test your
Cholesterol Non-HDL/Apolipoprotein B Ratio
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Cholesterol Non-HDL/Apolipoprotein B Ratio?
It's included in the HealthieOne Complete test.
Cholesterol Non-HDL/Apolipoprotein B Ratio
Explanation: The Cholesterol Non-HDL/Apolipoprotein B Ratio compares all the cholesterol carried by atherogenic particles (VLDL, IDL, LDL, and Lp(a)) to the total number of those particles. Non-HDL cholesterol is calculated by subtracting HDL from total cholesterol, capturing everything that can contribute to plaque buildup, not just LDL. Since every atherogenic particle carries one ApoB molecule, this ratio reveals the average cholesterol content per particle across your entire "bad" lipoprotein population. This ratio provides a more complete picture than LDL-C/ApoB because it accounts for triglyceride-rich remnant particles that also drive cardiovascular disease.
Test purpose:
- Unmask discordance between cholesterol and particle number: Identifies when you have excess atherogenic particles despite acceptable non-HDL cholesterol, a common hidden risk factor in metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and obesity.
- Assess overall atherogenic particle characteristics: Determines whether your lipoprotein profile is dominated by large cholesterol-rich particles or smaller, more penetrating particles that accelerate artery damage.
- Captures risk from remnant lipoproteins and Lp(a) that LDL-C/ApoB misses, offering a fuller view of your true atherosclerotic burden.
Note: Universal clinical reference ranges have not been established for this calculated marker. Available cutoffs vary by population and clinical context. This value should be interpreted alongside individual component values, clinical history, and other relevant biomarkers.
An aspect of Cholesterol, Fatty Acids and Ketone Bodies.