Name: Custom blood test - Tommy West
Brand: i-screen
SKU: custom-blood-test-tommy-west
Price: 190 NZD
Availability: InStock

Download and print your pathology form from your i-screen dashboard.

Results for this test available in 2-4 weeks depending on region and will be published in your online dashboard.

Apo A is a protein carried in HDL ("good") cholesterol. It helps start the process for HDL to remove bad types of cholesterol from your body. In this way, apolipoprotein A can help to lower your risk for cardiovascular disease.

Apolipoprotein A1

Apo B containing lipoproteins are the ones most likely to enter the wall of the arteries. They are capable of trafficking cholesterol into the artery wall, and if present in increased numbers may be the main initiating factor in atherosclerosis. 

Apolipoprotein B

The apo B/apo A-I ratio indicates the cholesterol balance between potentially atherogenic (bad) and antiatherogenic (good) particles. The ratio is strongly related to risk of cardiovascular disease. For men the ratio should be 0.9 or under and for women it is 0.8 or under.

Ratio (APO B / APO A-1) 

The apo B/apo A1 ratio indicates the cholesterol balance between potentially atherogenic (bad) and anti-atherogenic (good) particles. For men this should be below 0.9 and for women it should be below 0.8.

Apolipoprotein Ratio

Testosterone is an anabolic hormone responsible for bone and muscle strength, as well as mood, energy and sexual function.

Testosterone

Most testosterone is strongly bound to sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG). This test measures the proportion of unbound testosterone which is available to the body's tissues. The is usually a calculated value using a formula or an online tool such as https://www.issam.ch/freetesto.htm

Free Testosterone

Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) is a protein that binds tightly to testosterone and oestradiol. Changes in SHBG levels can affect the amount of hormone that is available to be used by the body's tissues.

SHBG

Testosterone is an anabolic hormone which is responsible for bone and muscle strength, as well as mood, energy and sexual function. A testosterone test is useful to track periodically as the range of what is considered normal for testosterone can be broad. 

High levels of Lp(a) increase your risk of atherosclerosis and is an inherited genetic condition. As levels are genetically determined they are usually not lowered by lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise. Your level of Lp(a) remains virtually constant throughout your life.

Lipoprotein (a)

High levels of Lp(a) increase your risk of atherosclerosis and is an inherited genetic condition.