Liver & Heart Function At-Home Blood Test

If you’re wondering how to test for heart disease risk, liver disease risk or how to your check heart or liver health at home, the Lab Me at home blood test for your heart and liver is a perfect place to start. Maybe you are worried or want to take control of your health, no matter the case Lab Me is here to help.

Always share your results with your personal doctor - having tracked blood data can help your healthcare team make accurate decisions faster. Try the Lab Me at home crutial health check today.

The At Home Crucial Health Check Is Encouraged If:

• You have a strong family history of heart disease
• Take cholesterol medication
• Have a family history of high cholesterol or heart disease
• Are overweight
• Drink smoke & drink alcohol frequently
• Don't exercise
• You have a first-degree relative who has suffered a heart attack, cardiac stents, a stroke or has undergone bypass surgery
• You lead a sedentary lifestyle

It is recommended to take this test first thing in the morning, before 9am after fasting at least 6-8 hours.

At Home Liver & Heart Function Test Biomarkers & Their Normal Ranges

GGT is usually the first liver enzyme to rise in the blood when any of the bile ducts that carry bile from the liver to the intestines become obstructed, for example, by tumors or stones.

This makes it the most sensitive liver enzyme test for detecting bile duct problems.

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)

This is often called “bad cholesterol”. This is oversimplified as LDL cholesterol is essential for your health. But if you have too much LDL cholesterol it can build up on the walls of your arteries. This is called cholesterol plaque and it narrows your arteries and increases your risk of blood clots — putting you at risk of heart disease.

HDLstands for high-density lipoproteins. It is sometimes called the "good" cholesterol because it carries cholesterol from other parts of your body back to your liver. Your liver then removes the cholesterol from your body. LDL stands for low-density lipoproteins.

VLDL is a lipoprotein which is considered a “bad” form of cholesterol. Raised levels are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Lipids

There are special transporters in your body called lipoproteins. They are like little cars that help drive around cholesterol to different parts of your body. Some of these drivers can be helpful and others not.

Monitoring and maintaining healthy levels of these lipids is important in staying healthy. While the body produces the cholesterol needed to function properly, the source for some cholesterol is the diet. Eating too much of foods that are high in saturated fats and trans unsaturated fats (trans fats) or having an inherited predisposition can result in a high level of cholesterol in the blood. The extra cholesterol may be deposited in plaques on the walls of blood vessels. Plaques can narrow or eventually block the opening of blood vessels, leading to hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and increasing the risk of numerous health problems, including heart disease and stroke.

LDL:HDL %

A high serum LDL:HDL ratio can be predictive of sudden cardiac death in middle-aged men. It is a good idea to keep this as a baseline over time to give a clearer picture of how your lifestyle is affecting your health.

Total Cholesterol is a measure of the total amount of cholesterol in your blood. It includes both low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.

It’s important to remember that elevated cholesterol doesn’t mean a heart attack. In fact, only half of the people suffering from heart attacks have elevated cholesterol. It is simply part of the bigger picture.

Cholesterol is important for the body to manufacture hormones, vitamin D, bile acids, and help maintain the structure of your cells.

Total Cholesterol:HDL %We determine your cholesterol ratio by dividing your total cholesterol by your HDL number. For instance, if your total cholesterol is 180 and your HDL is 82, your cholesterol ratio is 2.2. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), you should aim to keep your ratio below 5, with the ideal cholesterol ratio being 3.5.

Results for men

According to the Framingham Heart Study, a cholesterol ratio of 5 indicates average risk of heart disease for men. Men have double the risk for heart disease if their ratio reaches 9.6, and they have roughly half the average risk for heart disease with a cholesterol ratio of 3.4.

Results for women

Because women often have higher levels of good cholesterol, their cholesterol ratio risk categories differ. According to the same study, a 4.4 ratio indicates average risk for heart disease in women. Heart disease risk for women doubles if their ratio is 7, while a ratio of 3.3 signifies roughly half the average risk.

It’s important to remember that elevated cholesterol doesn’t mean a heart attack. In fact, only half of the people suffering from heart attacks have elevated cholesterol. It is simply part of the bigger picture.

Cholesterol is important for the body to manufacture hormones, vitamin D, bile acids, and help maintain the structure of your cells.

Regular testing of biomarkers can act as an early detection system. Especially if you're not getting enough sleep, have improper nutrition, substandard training, unwise lifestyle choices or weak bone health. Lab Me helps by detecting non-optimal levels of blood biomarkers . For example high levels of cortisol which is an indicator of stress.

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Shipping

We ship most orders within 24-48 hours of receiving them. Depending on the shipping method you select at checkout you may receive your order within 2 to up to 5 days and it'll include a pre-paid label for you to ship the product to the lab.

Shipping Recommendations

It's important that you ship your sample the same day you take it. Please do not take your sample on Friday as that will cause delays in shipping. Ship your sample Monday thru Thursday on the same day you took it.

Return Policy

Due to the nature of our products, full refunds are not accepted for any open products. You can ship your un-used, un-open test kit back to us in it's original packaging within 7 days of delivery for store credit or a replacement kit. If you'd like a cash refund back to the original payment method, there will be a 25% re-stocking fee deducted from the refund amount.

TNP or Test Not Performed

What does it mean?

TNP is a result of a test with a faulty sample. Less than 8% of our tests results in a TNP or Test Not Performed. This means that the machines could not analyze your sample for any of the following reasons below.

Hemolysis

This can occur due to factors like applying excessive pressure on the finger during blood collection or not properly drying the finger before using the lancet.

Not Enough Blood

In some cases, an inadequate amount of blood collected can result in inconclusive findings. Please apply at least 4 full-bodied blood drops as shown in the image of the instruction manual

Sample Contamination

Washing your hands with soap and not washing it all off correctly or applying too much alcohol on your finger before taking your sample, or taking a sample on a finger that was not been disinfected can lead to contamination of your sample

How to minimize your chances of an Error or TNP

To minimize the chances of receiving an inconclusive result, please follow these guidelines: Adhere closely to the provided instructions. Be gentle when collecting blood samples and ensure your finger is clean and dry before using the lancet. Promptly ship your sample to avoid heat exposure.

Choosing Insurance

What does it cover?

Insurance is optional and will be presented to you during the checkout process. If you choose to opt-in for insurance, your test will be covered in case of TNP errors. Instead of paying full price of the test, you'd only have to cover a small deductible of $30 for shipping.

How to submit a claim for a replacement?

Please contact to us via live chat so we can start the replacement process for you.

What if I don't want insurance and get a TNP?

Pretty much the same thing as if you choose to drive your car without insurance, in case of accidents, you'd have to cover all the costs out of pocket. The cost of materials, one-day shipping, laboratory testing, and fulfilling is expensive. In case you choose to opt-out for insurance, you'd have to pay the full price of the test if you get a TNP and would like to re-take it. There are no exceptions to this.