Heart Inflammation and Advanced Lipid Profile

This advanced profile assesses lipid transport and vascular inflammation using apolipoproteins, hs-CRP and PLAC, offering a deeper, more accurate insight into cardiovascular risk than standard cholesterol tests.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at local venue
Results in
3–8 days
Biomarkers
4
Doctor reviewed
No
Tests for
  • Apolipoprotein A1
  • Apolipoprotein B
  • hs-CRP
  • Lp-PLA2 (PLAC activity)

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at local venue
Turnaround time
3–8 days
Biomarkers tested
4
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

4 biomarkers as listed by Bluecrest Wellness.

Cholesterol status

  • Apolipoprotein A1
  • Apolipoprotein B

Inflammation

  • hs-CRP
  • Lp-PLA2 (PLAC activity)

About this test

This advanced profile assesses lipid transport and vascular inflammation using apolipoproteins, hs-CRP and PLAC, offering a deeper, more accurate insight into cardiovascular risk than standard cholesterol tests.

Description provided by Bluecrest Wellness.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 7.4/10

    4 biomarkers, placing it in the 48th percentile of heart health tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 3.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; results in around 8 days.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.7 from 6,787 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 own lab); CQC registered; trading 14+ years.

  • Value for money 2.0/10

    £219.00 against a median of £53.00 for the 25 similarly sized heart health tests we track (+313%).

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