The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that people begin having regular cholesterol tests at age 20. The VAP Test is the only cholesterol profile that tests for all the present and emerging risk factors identified in the NCEP cholesterol guidelines. Compliance with the new NCEP ATP III (Adult Treatment Program) Guidelines vs. ATP II has been shown to increase the overall number of patients identified at risk by 40%, and more than 200% for those less than 45 years of age. In addition to measuring your cholesterol, the VAP test measures other heart disease risk factors such as your homocysteine and C-Reactive Protein levels.

Homocysteine
Homocysteine is a substance produced as the body digests protein. Although the body requires normal levels of homocysteine to build and maintain tissues, excess levels can be associated with heart disease and stroke and may contribute to arterial wall injury. Arteries damaged by this process are more likely to narrow or close completely due to infiltration of cholesterol during atherosclerosis. Therefore, homocycteine is an excellent marker for the status of a patient's vascular fitness.

HsCRP
High sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) has been recognized for its ability to predict future coronary events in apparently healthy individuals. Recent data have shown that the predictive value of hsCRP is significantly higher than that associated with traditional or novel biochemical risk markers. HsCRP is an excellent marker for assessing the risk of a heart attack because acute inflammation increases the potential for plaque rupture.

How do I take a VAP test?
Call and make an appointment today 801-456-7226. No Fasting is required prior to the blood draw for your VAP test.

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