Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) Panel
- Laboratory
- Quest Diagnostics
- Test code
- 94877
- Specimen
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not stated
- LOINC
- 48007-9, 50398-7, 56158-9, 56159-7, 68467-0, 69047-9, 77202-0, 8266-9, 82939-0, 89323-0
- Turnaround
- Set up: Tues
Laboratory assay overview
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is characterized by high levels of LDL cholesterol (LDL-C). Elevated levels of LDL-C cause an increased risk for premature coronary artery disease, which can result in myocardial infarction. Individuals with FH may also develop visible lipid deposits in the tendons (tendon xanthoma) or eyes (corneal arcus). The LDLR, APOB, and PCSK9 genes are associated with familial hypercholesterolemia. This test includes comprehensive analysis of these three genes.
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