Advanced Cholesterol Blood Test — Enhanced Lipid Screen & Cardiovascular Risk Profile | Boost & Glow

A standard cholesterol test can miss the most dangerous risks. This one won't.

Most people who have a heart attack had "normal" cholesterol. That's not a coincidence — it's a limitation of basic lipid testing. Standard panels measure how much cholesterol is in your blood, but they can't tell you how dangerous it actually is, how inflamed your arteries are, or whether you carry a genetic risk that no amount of healthy eating will change.

The Enhanced Lipid Screen changes that. This is the most comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment we offer — going far beyond total cholesterol to examine particle types, inflammatory activity, and hidden genetic markers that standard tests simply don't check.

What does the Enhanced Lipid Screen check?

• Total Cholesterol — your overall cholesterol level; the baseline starting point
• LDL Cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol) — the primary driver of arterial plaque; a key cardiovascular risk marker
• HDL Cholesterol ("good" cholesterol) — the protective form that helps clear LDL; higher levels are associated with lower risk
• HDL Ratio — total cholesterol to HDL; one of the most clinically meaningful measures of true cardiovascular risk
• Triglycerides — blood fats linked to diet, alcohol, and insulin resistance; elevated levels significantly increase heart disease risk
• Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) — measures the number of harmful cholesterol particles directly; considered by many cardiologists to be a more accurate predictor of cardiovascular risk than LDL alone
• Apolipoprotein A (ApoA) — the main protein in HDL particles; reflects how effectively your body is clearing harmful cholesterol
• ApoB:ApoA Ratio — the balance between harmful and protective particles; a powerful and precise indicator of cardiovascular risk
• Lipoprotein(a) — Lp(a) — a genetically determined cholesterol particle that dramatically raises heart attack and stroke risk; it cannot be lowered through diet or exercise alone, and most people have never been tested for it
• PLA2 Activity (Phospholipase A2) — a marker of arterial inflammation; elevated levels indicate active inflammation within blood vessel walls, one of the earliest and most dangerous signs of cardiovascular disease

Who is this test for?

This test is essential for anyone who:

• Has a family history of heart disease, heart attack, or stroke — especially at a young age
• Has had a standard cholesterol test come back "normal" but still has concerns about their heart health
• Wants the most accurate and complete picture of their cardiovascular risk available
• Is considering or currently taking statins and wants a deeper understanding of their lipid profile
• Follows a high-fat diet such as keto or carnivore and wants to monitor cardiovascular impact in detail
• Is over 40 and wants a proactive, thorough heart health assessment
• Has high blood pressure, diabetes, or metabolic syndrome — all of which compound cardiovascular risk significantly

The Lp(a) factor — the silent risk most people never test for

Lipoprotein(a) is carried in the genes. It doesn't respond to diet, exercise, or standard cholesterol medication. Up to one in five people have elevated Lp(a) — and the vast majority have no idea. If you have a family history of early heart disease and your standard cholesterol results look fine, elevated Lp(a) could be the missing piece of the puzzle. This is the test that finds it.

Why Boost & Glow?

At Boost & Glow, we believe that truly understanding your cardiovascular risk requires more than a basic panel. Our Enhanced Lipid Screen gives you cardiologist-level insight so you can take proactive, targeted steps to protect your heart — not just today, but for decades to come.

📍 Book your Enhanced Lipid Screen at our clinic today. Your heart deserves more than a basic check.