Lipoprotein Fractionation, NMR

Lipoprotein fractionation measures the number and size of lipoprotein particles.

When comparing this test with others in a lipid panel, it helps examine personal risk for coronary artery disease by testing the following:

• LDL P
• Small LDL P
• LDL Size
• HDL P
• Large HDL P
• HDL Size
• Large VLDL P
• VLDL Size

It is also helpful for those with a family history of heart attack or stroke, those taking cholesterol medication, or if someone has had a cardiac event with normal cholesterol levels.