ApoB: what it is, values and what high or low means
A protein that sits on every LDL, VLDL, IDL and Lp(a) particle — exactly one per particle. Measuring it counts those particles directly. Particles, not only the cholesterol inside them, are what lodge in artery walls. When LDL cholesterol and ApoB disagree, ApoB usually tells the clearer story about long-term risk.
Values
Ranges vary by method. Optimal bands can be narrower than standard laboratory reference ranges; this one is widely used, not a target set for you.
| Type | Value | Units | Laboratory | Sex | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value awaiting review | Under 100 | mg/dL | Not specified | Not specified | adults |
| Value awaiting review | under 80 mg/dL | mg/dL | Not specified | Not specified | adults |
These values come from content awaiting review. The laboratory is unspecified and their classification as intervals, thresholds or targets has not been verified. Discuss the interval on your report with your doctor.
What affects the result
- Saturated fat, fibre, body weight, thyroid function and genes all move it. Some medicines lower it; whether that is relevant is a conversation with your clinician.
How we measure it
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