Apo B tests are blood tests that measure the concentration of Apolipoprotein B in the blood, which carries cholesterol that can cause a number of blood vessel and heart conditions.

Richmond-based Health Diagnostic Laboratory Inc. is expanding its health screenings to include testing for lung cancer. HDL announced Tuesday that it has acquired substantially all the assets of a U.S ...

Experimental drug shows promise in raising good cholesterol levels. Nov. 15, 2011— -- An experimental new drug may someday offer people struggling with cholesterol problems a treatment option ...

There’s a better predictor of heart disease risk, some doctors and researchers say, but many doctors and patients aren’t talking about it It’s a familiar ritual, the regular cholesterol test. You wake ...

If you are concerned about your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, you’ll usually get a specific blood test to look at your cholesterol levels to see where things stand. At least, that’s how ...

You can calculate your total cholesterol — including LDL, HDL, and triglycerides — with a blood test, so your doctor can ...

Often people think their risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases is tied up with their total cholesterol numbers. In fact, total cholesterol is barely more relevant to your ...

These cholesterol level charts will show you what's normal for every age and gender. Plus, a few tips for staying within a ...

The complete blood count routine test provides a snapshot of your body's blood production and immunity. The test measures a variety of components in your blood, including red blood cells, white blood ...

What if a blood test could reveal that your child is at high risk for early heart disease years in the future, giving you a chance to prevent it now? A big study in England did that - screening ...