What sample is required?
The determination is made from a venous blood sample.
Is some kind of prior preparation necessary?
For this test you do not need any special preparation.
Why do the analysis?
To assess the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
When to do the analysis?
It is often determined along with other laboratory tests that assess cardiac risk, such as lipid profile (cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol).