Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1)
ApoA1 is the main protein on HDL particles and supports reverse cholesterol transport and anti-inflammatory activity. Higher ApoA1 levels are associated with lower cardiovascular risk, while low ApoA1 tracks with metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis. ApoA1 is usually interpreted alongside ApoB to assess the balance of protective and atherogenic lipoproteins.
Units: mg/dL; some labs report g/L (g/L = mg/dL ÷ 100). Check the units on your report before comparing to any range here.
Optimal range: who says what
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1). How we verify ranges.
- General guidance, no named sourceUpper half of sex-specific referenceHigher ApoA1 tracks the protective HDL fraction
- Lab reference intervalMen: 120-160 mg/dL, Women: 140-180 mg/dLWhat a lab report flags against. A lab interval is not an optimal target.
4 providers include this
Lipid Panel / Cardiovascular Health
Why Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1) matters
Higher levels are cardioprotective. ApoB/ApoA1 ratio is strong predictor of cardiovascular risk. Reflects HDL particle number and function.
Which Providers Test Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1)?
Cheapest: Empirical Health at $190/year. Most comprehensive: Function Health, 160+ biomarkers for $365/year.
4 panels that include it, cheapest first
| Provider | Annual Cost | Total Biomarkers | $/Biomarker |
|---|---|---|---|
| $190 | 100+ | $1.90 | |
 Function Health | $365 | 160+ | $2.28 |
| $700 | 138 | $5.07 | |
| $1950 | 130+ | $15.00 |
$/Biomarker is annual cost divided by the panel's advertised biomarker count, not the price of this one test. We track 23 blood test providers (32 plans); 21 of those plans are itemized marker by marker. Compare all of them.
17 itemized panels do not include Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1)
Superpower · WHOOP Advanced Labs · Labcorp OnDemand · Life Extension Elite · Everlywell · Mito Health · InsideTracker · Marek Health Base · Marek Health Comprehensive · Marek Health Complete · Blueprint · Oura Health Panels · SiPhox Health · Hims Labs · Healthspan · Vitality Blueprint Standard · Ultrahuman Blood Vision Annual
11 providers not itemized in our matrix
We have not itemized these marker by marker (some sell tests one at a time), so this page cannot say whether they offer Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1). Check with them directly.
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Experts discussing Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1)
Podcast episodes where clinicians and researchers cover this marker in depth. Curated by hand; an episode is listed only when the marker is a substantial topic, not a passing mention.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the optimal range for Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1)?
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1). General guidance without a named source: Upper half of sex-specific reference (Higher ApoA1 tracks the protective HDL fraction). Lab reference interval: Men: 120-160 mg/dL, Women: 140-180 mg/dL. That is what a lab report flags against, not an optimal target.
Which blood test providers include Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1)?
4 of the 21 blood testing panels we itemize marker by marker include Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1) in their panels. This biomarker has limited availability.
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Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider about your specific health needs.
Last reviewed Aug 26, 2026 · First published Nov 30, 2025