Heart Check Profile

HeathCheckUSA is proud to offer a heart check profile, which is essential for anyone concerned about their cardiovascular health. Even if you have no immediate concerns, a heart check profile is a good way to gauge your baseline levels for future comparisons. Our heart check profile combines many different of the following tests, which combined give you a good measure of your overall heart health. The combination of homocysteine, highly sensitive C-reactive protein, Chem-26, and the revolutionary VAP (Vertical Auto Profile) cholesterol profile makes our Heart Check Profile the most comprehensive cardiovascular disease assessment HealthCheckUSA offers.

Homocysteine

Homocysteine, an amino acid found in the bloodstream, can damage the artery linings if levels are too high. Up to 20% of people with heart disease have high homocysteine levels on their heart check profile.

CRP

The high sensitivity C-reactive protein, or CRP, measures inflammation, which is a possible indicator of heart disease. Doctors can also use CRP to monitor your risk of having a sudden heart attack. The CRP test is a crucial part of our heart check profile.

Chem-26

The chem-26 test is a comprehensive screening that includes total cholesterol (HDL, LDL), triglycerides, and glucose, along with kidney, liver and heart functions, potassium, calcium, uric acid, electrolytes and iron. These are essential components of any heart check profile.

VAP

Our heart check profile also tests VAP, which identifies more than 90% of people who are at risk for heart disease. Cholesterol screenings only identify 40%. This expanded cholesterol screening provides valuable information that can identify hidden heart disease risks, including hereditary factors that can lead to premature heart disease.

Registering for a Heart Check Profile

Find the heart check profile page on the HealthCheckUSA site, select the most convenient laboratory location, fill out the client information profile and select your method of payment. You will be sent a personalized requisition form by first class mail to take to your selected laboratory location. The technician at the laboratory will draw a small sample of your blood for the heart check profile. No further payment will be required at the laboratory since you have prepaid for the service.

Preparing for a Heart Check Profile

To ensure absolute accuracy when getting a heart check profile, a 10-hour fast is recommended. Black coffee and water are permitted during your period of fast. Your heart check profile results will be sent by first class mail on the business day following your test. Please allow ten business days to receive your results. You may also elect to receive the results of your heart check profile via our secure website.

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Homocysteine, highly sensitive C-reactive protein, Chem-26, and VAP.