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- Tests Related to Apolipoprotein B, Serum
- Apolipoprotein B, Serum
To assess the risk of developing a cardiovascular disease, to monitor the effectiveness of treatment for high cholesterol levels in the blood and to diagnose inherited apolipoprotein B deficiency.
When there is a positive family history of heart diseases, high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in blood, to assess the risk of developing a cardiovascular disease, to monitor the treatment for high cholesterol, when an inherited apo B deficiency is suspected.
1. How to lower apo B levels in the body?
Diet and regular exercise.
2. What is apoprotein B?
The apolipoprotein B (apo B) is a protein, involved in lipid metabolism and is the major protein constituent of very low-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein.