🫀 Real Cardiovascular Risk

For everyone · 9 markers · $187.60 with code CAMERON $208.45

Anyone over 30, anyone with a family history of early heart disease, or anyone who's been told their cholesterol is 'fine' and wants to know what that actually means.

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All 9 markers load into your cart in one click. No doctor's visit, drawn at any Quest location in the US, results by email in about two weeks. Code CAMERON applies automatically.

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Why this panel

Standard cholesterol panels measure the wrong thing. Risk is driven by the number of atherogenic particles, not the amount of cholesterol they carry. This panel measures particle count, the genetic risk factor almost nobody tests, and the inflammatory markers that determine whether plaque becomes an event.

💡 What most people missApoB beats LDL-C, and the two disagree often enough to matter. Every atherogenic particle carries exactly one ApoB molecule, so ApoB is a direct particle count. Someone with small dense LDL can have a reassuring LDL-C and a genuinely dangerous ApoB — this is called discordance and it's common in insulin-resistant people. The bigger omission is Lp(a): it's almost entirely genetic, it multiplies risk substantially, roughly 20% of people have an elevated level, and virtually none of them know because it isn't on a standard panel. You only ever need to measure it once in your life.
⏰ When to get it drawnFast 9–12 hours for accurate triglycerides. Lp(a) is genetic — once is enough, ever.

The 9 markers — and why each one is here

ApoB (Apolipoprotein B) $20.00
The particle count. Better than LDL-C, and they disagree more than you'd expect
Lipoprotein(a) — Lp(a) $32.50
Genetic, powerful, once in a lifetime — and almost never ordered
Lipid Panel $9.00
Standard lipids for context and the Trig:HDL ratio
Apolipoprotein A-1 $29.00
The protective side; the ApoB:ApoA-1 ratio is strongly predictive
hs-CRP (C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity) $18.50
Inflammation determines whether plaque ruptures
Homocysteine $20.45
Independent vascular risk factor, and correctable with B vitamins
HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c) $9.00
Glycemic control is inseparable from vascular risk
Insulin (Fasting) $10.00
Insulin resistance drives the small dense LDL pattern
Lp-PLA2 Activity $60.00
Vascular-specific inflammation — more targeted than CRP
✓ How to read the resultsApoB is the number to track; under 80 mg/dL is a common optimisation target and under 60 for established disease. Lp(a) above ~50 mg/dL (or 125 nmol/L) means your other risk factors need to be managed harder — it isn't itself very modifiable. hs-CRP above 2 suggests inflammatory risk on top of lipid risk.
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Ordering the panel tells you your numbers. The protocol tells you what to do with them — why a normal cholesterol panel can hide real risk, the one marker that counts what actually causes plaque, the genetic test to run once in your life and tell your family about, and an honest read on the supplement that is secretly a statin.

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Frequently asked questions

What blood tests are in the Real Cardiovascular Risk panel?

9 markers: ApoB (Apolipoprotein B), Lipoprotein(a) — Lp(a), Lipid Panel, Apolipoprotein A-1, hs-CRP (C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity), Homocysteine, HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c), Insulin (Fasting), Lp-PLA2 Activity.

How much does the Real Cardiovascular Risk panel cost?

$208.45 before discount, $187.60 with code CAMERON applied automatically. Individual markers add a one-time $10 draw fee. Ordered through Marek Diagnostics and drawn at any Quest Diagnostics location in the US.

Do I need a doctor's order for these tests?

No. These are ordered direct-to-consumer through Marek Diagnostics — you order online, walk into a Quest location, and results are emailed to you in about two weeks. No physician visit or insurance required. Not available in NY, NJ or RI.

When should I get the Real Cardiovascular Risk panel drawn?

Fast 9–12 hours for accurate triglycerides. Lp(a) is genetic — once is enough, ever.

How do I interpret Real Cardiovascular Risk results?

ApoB is the number to track; under 80 mg/dL is a common optimisation target and under 60 for established disease. Lp(a) above ~50 mg/dL (or 125 nmol/L) means your other risk factors need to be managed harder — it isn't itself very modifiable. hs-CRP above 2 suggests inflammatory risk on top of lipid risk.

Important: This page is education only, not medical advice and not a diagnosis. A panel is a starting point for a conversation with a clinician, not a substitute for one. Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay — always compare against the range printed on your own report.