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The Heart Health Panel is a group of blood tests that look at fats in your blood and other heart risk markers. It is also called a cardiac risk panel, cholesterol panel, or advanced lipid profile with NMR lipoprofile. Your visit is usually 10 to 20 minutes. Results help your doctor see your heart risk over time. You can book at participating labs on LabFinder and keep your results in one secure place.

What is a Heart Health Panel and what does it show

This panel, sometimes called a cardiac risk panel or lipid panel with NMR, checks total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and details about your LDL particles. It may report a calculated LDL and an NMR Lipoprofile for particle size and number. These numbers help your doctor see if fatty buildup could raise the chance of heart or blood vessel problems.

Who should get a Heart Health Panel test

Common reasons: routine checkups to track cholesterol, a family history of early heart disease, follow up after lifestyle changes or medicine, or checking risks if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or metabolic syndrome. If you have questions about whether this test fits your needs, a quick talk with your doctor can help you decide.

How long does a Heart Health Panel test take and what to expect

Plan for 10 to 20 minutes at the lab. You check in, confirm your name and date of birth, and review any fasting instructions. A phlebotomist places a small needle in a vein in your arm to draw a few tubes of blood. Pressure is applied, then a small bandage is placed. Afterward, you can usually return to your day.

Is a Heart Health Panel test safe and what are the risks

Yes, this is a quick, routine blood draw and is considered very safe. You might feel a quick pinch, notice a small bruise, or feel a little lightheaded for a moment afterward, but those effects usually fade quickly. Be sure to tell the staff if you take blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder, a rash or infection where blood will be drawn, or if you have fainted during blood draws before. They will take extra care to keep you comfortable. Hard exercise or a very large meal right before testing can affect some results, so follow any fasting or timing instructions.

How to prepare for a Heart Health Panel test

• Fasting: many centers ask for no food for 9 to 12 hours before your blood draw.
• Hydration: drink water so your veins are easy to find.
• Medications: take medicines as directed unless your doctor says otherwise, and bring a list of what you take.
• Avoid before testing: heavy alcohol or a big fatty meal the night before, and very hard workouts right before your visit. If your provider gave special instructions, follow those.

Related conditions a Heart Health Panel test may help evaluate

This panel can help monitor high cholesterol, risk for heart disease, risk for stroke, metabolic syndrome, diabetes risk, and pancreatitis risk from very high triglycerides. Your doctor will review your results along with your history and symptoms before recommending any next steps.

Tests similar to Heart Health Panel and how they differ

• Standard lipid panel: checks total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides but does not include LDL particle details.
• Apolipoprotein B (ApoB): measures the number of atherogenic particles and can refine risk beyond LDL.
• High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP): looks for low-level inflammation that may be linked to heart risk and pairs with cholesterol tests for a fuller picture.

Book Heart Health Panel using LabFinder

Compare locations, see open time slots, and book online at participating labs. You can choose a site nearby, in your area, or search by city or ZIP to find a good match. Many locations accept insurance. Coverage varies by plan and provider, so you can check your benefits or ask the lab when you book. We are here to help you schedule and keep things simple.

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