05/12/2026
ApoB testing can provide additional details about a patient’s lipid risk
Assess CVD risk more confidently with apoB testing in primary care settings
When ordered in the primary care setting, apoB testing can help improve patient outcomes by identifying CVD risks earlier than LDL-C testing alone. ApoB testing can provide additional details about a patient’s lipid risk and indicate when treatment initiation or modification is needed.
People who may have increased atherogenic particles and are therefore well-suited for apoB testing include those
• With 1 or more risk factors for the development of CVD
• Established CVD
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Metabolic syndrome
• At borderline risk (5%–