InsideTracker Heart Health blood test - 7 blood values
A 7-biomarker heart health panel inspired by InsideTracker's Heart Health category — ApoB, the full cholesterol profile, triglycerides, hs-CRP and TSH behind your heart score.
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The InsideTracker Heart Health blood test measures the 7 blood values InsideTracker uses to score heart health: ApoB, total, LDL and HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, hs-CRP and TSH. Here you buy exactly that panel, drawn at a certified Dutch lab.
A standard cholesterol measurement tells only part of the story. ApoB counts the particles that actually stick to the vessel wall, and hs-CRP and TSH add inflammation and thyroid function to the picture.
Why this test?
InsideTracker gives members a Heart Health score from 0 to 100, calculated from a fixed set of blood values. If you search for InsideTracker in the Netherlands, you usually want those values measured without a membership and without shipping a sample to the United States.
This blood test is that alternative: the same 7 blood values behind the Heart Health category, drawn at a certified Dutch lab and returned digitally in your account, with an assessment by a BIG-registered doctor.
The strength of this panel is ApoB: it counts the number of atherogenic particles in your blood and often predicts cardiovascular risk better than LDL cholesterol alone.
Who is this test for?
This panel may suit people who want to track their cardiovascular risk objectively. It can be relevant for:
- People with cardiovascular disease in the family
- People who want to follow up a previously elevated cholesterol
- People who want to see the effect of a diet or lifestyle change on their blood lipids
- People who want the InsideTracker Heart Health category measured in the Netherlands
What is tested?
This panel measures 7 blood values:
- Lipoproteins: ApoB, the number of particles carrying cholesterol through your blood.
- Cholesterol profile: Total Cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and Triglycerides.
- Inflammation: hs-CRP.
- Thyroid: TSH, because your thyroid function influences your cholesterol values.
What can this test tell you?
The results show how your lipid profile, your inflammation value and your thyroid function compare to the reference ranges. The combination is especially informative: a normal LDL with a high ApoB means something different than both being elevated.
If you want a broader view of your metabolism, our InsideTracker Metabolism blood test also measures your blood sugar and insulin. The full InsideTracker blood test measures 36 blood values in one go. Keep in mind that a single value is not a diagnosis.
How is the sample collected?
For this blood test, a staff member draws a small tube of blood at a certified location. You can choose from 700+ collection sites, so there is almost always a location near you.
You only need your appointment confirmation and a valid ID. The draw usually takes just a few minutes.
When is this test useful?
Some people choose to measure these values:
- When family history makes them want early insight into their risk profile
- When they want to follow up a previously deviating cholesterol result
- When they want to track the effect of diet, exercise or weight loss on their lipids
- When they want an informed conversation about heart health with their GP
What do the results mean?
What the results mean depends on your personal situation: your age, blood pressure, smoking status and family history all weigh into your overall risk profile.
Always discuss any deviating values with your GP, so you know what the results may mean for you personally.
Preparation
For your triglycerides, fasting is advisable: do not eat for 10 to 12 hours before the draw and drink only water. Your cholesterol and ApoB are less sensitive to food, but fasting makes results most comparable.
Drink enough water on the day of the draw. If in doubt, discuss your situation with your GP.
What happens after the results?
You receive your results digitally in your account, usually within a few working days. For each value, you can see whether it falls within the reference range.
Every blood test result includes a professional assessment from a BIG-registered doctor. For treatment decisions, discuss your results with your GP.
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Choose your blood test
Browse our blood tests and pick what you want checked. Compare markers and prices, or build a custom test.
Receive your lab referral
Within 1 business day you'll receive an email from ZorgDomein with a barcode. Orders outside business hours are processed from the next business day.
Get tested at a lab near you
Show the barcode on your phone and bring a valid ID. Done in under 15 minutes.
Receive your report from the doctor
A BIG-registered physician reviews your results and writes a personal report. On your dashboard within a few business days.
Always a location near you
With 700+ certified phlebotomy points across the Netherlands.
What We Test
This health panel includes 7 biomarkers to give you a comprehensive picture of your health.
TSH is thyroid-stimulating hormone. The pituitary gland makes it, and uses it to drive your thyroid. At the laboratory that runs the test the usual adult range runs from 0.27 to 4.20 mE/L. A high TSH usually fits an underactive thyroid. A low value usually fits an overactive one. That direction feels inverted, and it is. TSH is the pituitary signal, not the thyroid hormone itself. Laboratories use slightly different limits from one another. Always read the reference value printed on your own result. And a single measurement is never a diagnosis.
Learn moreC-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation. It is a general marker of inflammation and can rise rapidly during infections, injuries, or chronic inflammatory conditions.
Learn moreApolipoprotein B (ApoB) is the main protein on LDL and other atherogenic lipoproteins. Each atherogenic particle carries exactly one ApoB molecule, making it a precise measure of the total number of particles that can contribute to plaque formation.
Learn moreHDL cholesterol is the amount of cholesterol carried inside the HDL particles in your blood. Those particles pick cholesterol up from your tissues and from the artery wall and take it back to the liver. That transport is what earned HDL the nickname good cholesterol. The nickname is misleading. HDL is above all a mirror of your metabolism: the value drops with excess weight, insulin resistance, smoking and inactivity, and it is those factors that carry the risk. Drugs that raise HDL substantially do not reduce the number of cardiovascular events. And more is not always better: at very high values, mortality in large population studies turns back upwards. So never read your HDL on its own. It only takes on meaning alongside your triglycerides, your LDL and your overall risk profile.
Learn moreLDL cholesterol is the amount of cholesterol carried inside LDL particles, the particles that can build up in the artery wall. That is where its nickname comes from: the bad cholesterol. Two things rarely appear on a report. First, in a routine lipid panel LDL is usually not measured but calculated from your total cholesterol, your HDL and your triglycerides. Second, the 3.0 mmol/l upper limit is a population reference interval, not a target. What counts as a good LDL for you is decided by your overall cardiovascular risk, not by the line printed on the page.
Learn moreTotal cholesterol measures the combined amount of HDL, LDL, and VLDL cholesterol in your blood. It provides an overview of your lipid status but should be interpreted alongside individual components for a complete cardiovascular risk picture.
Learn moreTriglycerides are the most common type of fat in the body, used for energy storage. Elevated levels may be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, especially when combined with other lipid abnormalities.
Learn moreTSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
ThyroidTSH is thyroid-stimulating hormone. The pituitary gland makes it, and uses it to drive your thyroid. At the laboratory that runs the test the usual adult range runs from 0.27 to 4.20 mE/L. A high TSH usually fits an underactive thyroid. A low value usually fits an overactive one. That direction feels inverted, and it is. TSH is the pituitary signal, not the thyroid hormone itself. Laboratories use slightly different limits from one another. Always read the reference value printed on your own result. And a single measurement is never a diagnosis.
Learn moreCRP (C-Reactive Protein)
InflammationC-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation. It is a general marker of inflammation and can rise rapidly during infections, injuries, or chronic inflammatory conditions.
Learn moreApoB (Apolipoprotein B)
CardiovascularApolipoprotein B (ApoB) is the main protein on LDL and other atherogenic lipoproteins. Each atherogenic particle carries exactly one ApoB molecule, making it a precise measure of the total number of particles that can contribute to plaque formation.
Learn moreHDL Cholesterol
CardiovascularHDL cholesterol is the amount of cholesterol carried inside the HDL particles in your blood. Those particles pick cholesterol up from your tissues and from the artery wall and take it back to the liver. That transport is what earned HDL the nickname good cholesterol. The nickname is misleading. HDL is above all a mirror of your metabolism: the value drops with excess weight, insulin resistance, smoking and inactivity, and it is those factors that carry the risk. Drugs that raise HDL substantially do not reduce the number of cardiovascular events. And more is not always better: at very high values, mortality in large population studies turns back upwards. So never read your HDL on its own. It only takes on meaning alongside your triglycerides, your LDL and your overall risk profile.
Learn moreLDL Cholesterol
CardiovascularLDL cholesterol is the amount of cholesterol carried inside LDL particles, the particles that can build up in the artery wall. That is where its nickname comes from: the bad cholesterol. Two things rarely appear on a report. First, in a routine lipid panel LDL is usually not measured but calculated from your total cholesterol, your HDL and your triglycerides. Second, the 3.0 mmol/l upper limit is a population reference interval, not a target. What counts as a good LDL for you is decided by your overall cardiovascular risk, not by the line printed on the page.
Learn moreTotal Cholesterol
CardiovascularTotal cholesterol measures the combined amount of HDL, LDL, and VLDL cholesterol in your blood. It provides an overview of your lipid status but should be interpreted alongside individual components for a complete cardiovascular risk picture.
Learn moreTriglycerides
CardiovascularTriglycerides are the most common type of fat in the body, used for energy storage. Elevated levels may be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, especially when combined with other lipid abnormalities.
Learn moreRelated biomarkers
Biomarkers often explored alongside this test for a fuller picture.
ASTO (Antistreptolysin O)
ASO testing helps detect post-streptococcal complications early. Including it in your health screening supports timely intervention and preventive care.
ApoA1 (Apolipoprotein A1)
ApoA1 provides deeper cardiovascular insight than standard HDL testing. Including it in your lipid panel supports comprehensive heart disease risk assessment.
CK-MB
CK-MB is a valuable cardiac marker for detecting heart muscle damage early. Including it in your health screening supports comprehensive cardiac risk assessment.
Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
The cholesterol/HDL ratio is your total cholesterol divided by your HDL. A lower ratio points to a more favourable profile and a lower cardiovascular risk. Learn what your value can mean.
ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)
ESR is a simple yet valuable inflammation screening tool. Regular testing supports early detection of inflammatory conditions as part of preventive health.
Free T3 (Triiodothyronine)
Free T3 is considered the most active thyroid hormone and may influence your overall metabolism, energy levels, and wellbeing. Healthcare providers often view it as an important indicator of how effectively your body is utilising thyroid hormones.
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