Laboratory Marker of the Metabolic Syndrome

NEFA FSMarker to determine the metabolic status - surrogate marker for insulin resistance
Triglycerides FSMarker for heart disease and stroke,especially in individuals with low HDL and high LDL
Cholesterol FSMarker for cardiovascular risk assessment
HDL-c direct FSMarker for atherosclerosis risk assessment
HDL-C Immuno FSMarker for atherosclerosis risk assessment
LDL-C Select FSMarker for atherosclerosis risk assessment
Apolipoprotein A1 FS
Apolipoprotein B FS
Sensitive markers for early detection of coronary risk: atherosclerosis risk assessment
Lp(a) 21 FSIndependent risk factor for coronary artery diseases
Phospholipids FSMarker for determination of altered phospholipid concentration/composition
HbA1c FS

Main marker for diabetes monitoring - "blood glucose memory" over the past 6-8 weeks
Glucose Gluc-DH FS
Glucose GOD FS
Glucose Hexokinase FS
Marker to monitor blood sugar regulation
Homocysteine FSSensitive marker for folate and cobalamin (vitamin B12) deficiency. Independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)
β-Hydroxybutytrate 21 FSSensitive marker for detection of ketoacidosis
Albumin in Urine/CSF FS (Microalbumin)Early marker for diabetic nephropathy and hypertension
Cystatin C FSMarker for reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR); superior to creatinine, especially for detection of moderate impaired kidney function