Boston Heart Cholesterol Balance® (sterols only)

About the Test

The Boston Heart Diagnostics Cholesterol Balance® test measures markers of cholesterol production and absorption. This test includes ONLY sterols. Please be advised that Boston Heart Diagnostics policy states that practitioners cannot order labs on themselves or their immediate family members.

Biomarkers

Lathosterol

Desmosterol

Beta-sitosterol

Campesterol

Cholestanol

Biomarker name

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