Heart and vessels
What is Apolipoprotein A1?
the protective protein in HDL
- Unit
- g/L
- Sample
- Serum
- Fasting
- No fasting needed
- Turnaround
- 3 days
ApoA1 is the main protein in HDL and helps move cholesterol away from artery walls. Higher values are protective.
ApoA1 adds to HDL as a measure and is used mainly in the ratio of ApoB to ApoA1 to estimate cardiovascular risk.
What does low Apolipoprotein A1 mean?
Low ApoA1 is associated with increased cardiovascular risk.
What does high Apolipoprotein A1 mean?
High ApoA1 is favourable.
Panels that measure Apolipoprotein A1
- Health Check Plus
- Heart Test Plus
- Heart Test Complete
- Health Check Complete
- Health Check Man
- Health Check Kvinna
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This is general information about the marker, not an assessment of your values and not medical advice. Last updated: August 2026.