Why get tested?
To determine whether or not you have adequate levels of Apo A-I, especially if you have decreased levels of HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C), and to help determine your risk of developing coronary heart disease (CAD)

When to get tested?
When you have hyperlipidaemia and/or a family history of CAD or peripheral vascular disease; when your doctor is trying to assess your risk of developing heart disease; when you are monitoring the effectiveness of lipid treatment and/or lifestyle changes

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm. Blood from the prick of a baby’s heel or finger.