Apolipoprotein B
Apolipoprotein B carries the lipids that help make plaque, including low-density lipoprotein and very-low-density lipoprotein.
Why it matters: Each Apo B molecule carries one of those lipoproteins, which makes it a more accurate predictor of cardiovascular risk than a standard lipid panel, especially for people with metabolic syndrome or diabetes.
Source · Cleveland Clinic — what it is, why it matters, what moves it
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What is Apolipoprotein B?
Apolipoprotein B carries the lipids that help make plaque, including low-density lipoprotein and very-low-density lipoprotein.
What might a high or low Apolipoprotein B mean?
Each Apo B molecule carries one of those lipoproteins, which makes it a more accurate predictor of cardiovascular risk than a standard lipid panel, especially for people with metabolic syndrome or diabetes.
What is the typical reference range for Apolipoprotein B?
The general-population reference range shown here is 44 – 174 mg/dL. Reference ranges describe the general population and are not a personal target — discuss your results with your physician.
What can affect Apolipoprotein B?
It may be higher with: Pregnancy, High cholesterol, Nephrotic syndrome. It may be lower with: Sepsis, Liver disease, Taking estrogen.
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