The Stroke Risk Profile contains the following tests:

Inflammatory/Clotting Markers:

• Fibrinogen
• C-Reactive protein (high sensitivity)
• Homocysteine

Insulin Resistance Markers:

• Glucose
• Insulin

Lipid Markers:

• Cholesterol (total)
• LDL cholesterol
• HDL cholesterol
• VLDL cholesterol
• Triglycerides

Kidney Function:

• Uric acid
• BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
• Creatinine
• BUN/creatinine ratio
• eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate)

Liver Function:

• Total protein
• Albumin
• Globulin
• Albumin/globulin ratio
• Bilirubin
• Alkaline phosphatase
• LDH (lactate dehydrogenase)
• AST (aspartate aminotransferase)
• ALT (alanine transaminase)

Blood Cells:

• Platelet count
• Red Blood Cell count
• Anemia markers
• White Blood Cell count (includes differentiation)

Plus additional markers that are included within the CBC/Chemistry portion of the panel!

A number of published studies have identified factors in blood that when elevated, can increase one’s risk of ischemic stroke. Life Extension’s Stroke Risk Profile can help identify factors to not only reduce stroke risk, but also coronary artery disease.

Instructions

This test may be done fasting or 2-6 hours after eating. Both ways provide valuable information, though 2-6 hours after a meal provides a more realistic assessment of the state of your blood in everyday life. Stay hydrated and take your medications as prescribed.