ApoB/ApoA1 Ratio
Heart & circulation markersWhat the test generally measures, and what to ask about it.
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What is ApoB/ApoA1 Ratio?
A calculated ratio comparing the main protein on bad cholesterol particles (ApoB) to the main protein on good cholesterol particles (ApoA1).
This is a calculated value, not a separate blood draw: it divides your apolipoprotein B (one per atherogenic particle such as LDL) by your apolipoprotein A1 (the main protein in HDL). A higher ratio means more cholesterol-carrying particles relative to protective ones and can be associated with greater cardiovascular risk, a lower ratio can be associated with a more favorable balance. It comes from an extended apolipoprotein panel, not a routine lipid screen.
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