DNA Cardiovascular Health Risk Test

CA$669.62

Family history is important when assessing your risk of cardiovascular disease, because genes can influence your risk of a heart attack. Find out if you are at risk with the DNA Cardiovascular Health Test.

  • Includes genetic variants linked to lipid levels such as cholesterol and triglycerides
  • Understand your risk and make changes to protect your heart health
Collection method: Buccal swab
 
Gene(s) Tested*

Effect

*ANGPTL4, APOA5, FADS1, GALNT2, HNF4A, LIPG, MMAB

Reduced “good” HDL-cholesterol

*CETP, LCAT, LIPC, LPL

Elevated “good” HDL-cholesterol

*APOB, FADS1, LDLR, NCAN, PCSK9, SORT1, SUGP1

Reduced “bad” LDL-cholesterol

*HMGCR, HNF1A, TRIB1

Elevated “bad” LDL-cholesterol

*LPA

Elevated lipoprotein(a)

*CRP, GCKR

Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP)

*APOA5, FADS1, GALNT2, GCKR, NOS3, TRIB1

Elevated triglycerides

*ANGPTL3, LPL, MLXIPL, NCAN

Reduced triglycerides

*9p21

Decreased control of cell proliferation