ANTI PHOSPHOLIPID ANTIBODY (APL) – IGG

About the ANTI PHOSPHOLIPID ANTIBODY (APL) – IGG

Estimate ASCVD risk.

Sample Required

Blood (venous sample).

Fasting Requirement

Preferably 9–12 hours fasting (non-fasting acceptable for routine screening unless advised).

Why is this Test Done?

• Estimate ASCVD risk.
• Guide diet, lifestyle, and statin therapy.

General Reference Range

• Total Cholesterol: <200 mg/dL
• LDL‑C: <100 mg/dL (optimal)
• HDL‑C: >40 mg/dL (men), >50 mg/dL (women)
• Triglycerides: <150 mg/dL
• Non‑HDL‑C: <130 mg/dL

What Abnormal Results Mean

High LDL/TG and low HDL increase ASCVD risk; manage with diet, activity, and medications per risk category.