ApoE Genotyping
Is your cardiovascular treatment strategy best for your specific genetic composition? This test determines an individual’s genetic risk associated with the Apolipoprotein E gene. The results of the genotyping of Apolipoprotein E have important implications in the treatment strategies for individual patients in reducing cardiovascular disease risk.
This test will also provide information that will let you know if you will be a good candidate for the class of cholesterol-lowering medications, known as “statins,” in regards to side effects.