Why get tested?
To determine whether or not you have adequate levels of Apo A-I, and to help determine your risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD)

When to get tested?
When you have hyperlipidaemia and/or a family history of CHD or peripheral vascular disease; when your doctor is trying to assess your risk of developing heart disease; when you are monitoring the effectiveness of lipid treatment and/or lifestyle changes

Sample required?
Usually, a blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm