Cardio IQ® ASCVD Risk Panel with Score
Also known as: CardioIQ®, ASCVD Risk Panel with Score, Cardio IQ®
Use
This panel provides a lipid profile with reflex to direct LDL when triglycerides exceed 400 mg/dL, along with calculation of 10‑year and lifetime atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk estimates using race‑ and sex‑specific pooled cohort equations, in line with ACC/AHA guidelines. It serves to assess cardiovascular risk to guide treatment decisions, including statin therapy recommendations based on estimated risk levels. ([questdiagnostics.com](https://www.questdiagnostics.com/healthcare-professionals/about-our-tests/cardiovascular/cvd-test-descriptions?utm_source=openai))
Special Instructions
Includes routine lipid measurements (total cholesterol, HDL, triglycerides, non‑HDL and calculated components) and a direct LDL measurement if triglycerides are >400 mg/dL at additional charge. The test estimates 10‑year and lifetime ASCVD risk using pooled cohort equations. ([questdiagnostics.com](https://www.questdiagnostics.com/healthcare-professionals/about-our-tests/womens-health/well-woman/heart-health.html?utm_source=openai))
Limitations
If triglyceride levels are extremely elevated (>1293 mg/dL), the direct LDL assay may be interfered with and the test cannot be performed. ([jdos.nicholsinstitute.com](https://jdos.nicholsinstitute.com/dos/questdemo/test/396420?utm_source=openai))
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Protein Panel)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
4-7 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Patient Preparation
If triglyceride test only: fasting 9‑12 hours prior to collection. As part of lipid panel testing: fasting sample is not required.