Lp(a) on GLP-1 agonists — my results so far

mike.trainer_LA said:

Trying to work out whether my panel improved or merely rearranged itself, because two of the numbers went the wrong way.

Advanced lipoprotein testing on the lipid panel — going beyond standard lipid panel:

The shift from small dense to large buoyant LDL is particularly important — it represents a fundamental change in the atherogenic profile.

Dr.RaviCardio said:

Advanced lipoprotein testing on the lipid panel — going beyond standard lipid panel: Marker Baseline Month 8 Clinical Meaning LDL-P 1713 1013 Particle…

Tracking labs for the lipid panel — here's the panel I get every 3 months and why:

• CMP: glucose, electrolytes, kidney function, liver enzymes
• Lipid panel: total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides
• A1C: 3-month glucose average
• hsCRP: inflammatory marker
• CBC: blood counts, anemia screening
• B12, folate, iron: nutritional deficiency screening
• TSH, free T4: thyroid monitoring
• Lipase: pancreatic safety check

Total cost with insurance: about $38 copay. Without insurance, request cash-pay pricing from Quest/Labcorp — usually $163.

mike.trainer_LA said:

Trying to work out whether my panel improved or merely rearranged itself, because two of the numbers went the wrong way.

Same experience, arrived at from the opposite direction. The detail I would add is minor and it is already implied above.

From the other side of the consultation, briefly.

Comprehensive lipid panel update relevant to the lipid panel:

The triglyceride drop is the most impressive. My cardiologist reduced my statin dose based on these results.