The Québec Cardiovascular Study (1997) was the first to suggest that the presence of small, dense LDL particles may be associated with an increased risk of developing CVD.2 A heart attack can occur when the LDL particle number is high and the LDL level is low—indicating CVD risk that standard lipid panel testing may not reveal.1
Greater accuracy: LDL-C assessment
The commonly used value for LDL-C is not derived from direct measurement, but from an estimate. Quest Diagnostics provides the new Martin-Hopkins Calculation, offering increased accuracy and convenience.