NMR lipoprotein fractionation uses nuclear magnetic resonance to measure the size, number, and concentration of lipoprotein particles (HDL, LDL, VLDL) in your blood. It provides a detailed particle profile beyond standard cholesterol panels, revealing whether you have many small, dense particles or fewer large particles.
This test identifies cardiovascular risk patterns that standard lipid panels miss—particularly small, dense LDL particles and low HDL particle count, both linked to atherosclerosis risk. It's useful for people with family history of heart disease, metabolic syndrome, or those whose standard cholesterol numbers don't match their clinical picture.
When elevated: High particle counts—especially small, dense LDL particles—are associated with increased cardiovascular risk even if total cholesterol is normal. Elevated VLDL particle number suggests excess triglycerides and metabolic stress. When low: Low LDL particle number is generally favorable and associated with lower cardiovascular risk. Very low HDL particle number may indicate reduced protective cholesterol and increased risk.
Relevant for endurance and strength athletes concerned with long-term cardiovascular health and longevity. High training volume can shift lipoprotein profiles; NMR helps distinguish favorable adaptations (larger particles, higher HDL count) from unfavorable patterns (small dense LDL) that may persist despite intense training. Useful for monitoring whether diet and training support healthy lipid particle distribution.
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NMR lipoprotein fractionation uses nuclear magnetic resonance to measure the size, number, and concentration of lipoprotein particles (HDL, LDL, VLDL) in your blood.
This test identifies cardiovascular risk patterns that standard lipid panels miss—particularly small, dense LDL particles and low HDL particle count, both linked to atherosclerosis risk.
When elevated: High particle counts—especially small, dense LDL particles—are associated with increased cardiovascular risk even if total cholesterol is normal. Elevated VLDL particle number suggests excess triglycerides and metabolic stress.
The Lipoprotein Fractionation, NMR test starts at $43.90 at Quest. No doctor's visit and no insurance needed; we do not bill insurance. Fitomics Insider members pay from $37.90.
No. When you order the Lipoprotein Fractionation, NMR test from Fitomics Research Labs, a licensed physician in our 50-state network reviews and signs your requisition after checkout, and it lands in your portal and inbox. Then visit any Labcorp, Quest, or BioReference patient service center for your draw; results post to your Insider portal.
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