TG/ApoB Ratio
Heart & circulation markersWhat the test generally measures, and what to ask about it.
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What is TG/ApoB Ratio?
A calculated ratio comparing triglycerides to apolipoprotein B, explored as a marker of triglyceride-rich particles.
This is a calculated value: it divides your triglycerides by your apolipoprotein B (which marks the number of atherogenic particles) - TG divided by ApoB. It is studied as a rough indicator of how triglyceride-rich your cholesterol-carrying particles are, a higher ratio can be associated with more triglyceride-loaded particles seen in metabolic conditions. It is a research-level estimate, not a diagnosis.
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