Metabolic Syndrome Screen

HSA/FSA Eligible
$119.00

Description

A cardiometabolic health screen to assess risk of metabolic syndrome. A precursor to various chronic diseases.

Quantity

CLIA and CAP Certified Labs

Physician-Reviewed Results

HDL, Triglycerides, Fasting Glucose

HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein)

Often called "good" cholesterol, HDL helps remove bad cholesterol from your blood vessels. Higher levels of HDL are generally better because they help protect your heart and arteries.

Triglycerides

These are a type of fat found in your blood. After you eat, your body converts calories it doesn't need right away into triglycerides. High levels of triglycerides can increase your risk of heart disease.

Fasting Glucose

This measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood after you haven't eaten for at least 8 hours. It’s an important marker for checking how well your body manages blood sugar. High fasting glucose levels can indicate prediabetes or diabetes.

These three biomarkers play a crucial role in your overall metabolic health:

HDL

HDL helps protect against heart disease. Low levels of HDL can contribute to heart problems.

High Triglycerides

High Triglycerides can increase your risk for heart disease and may be a sign of insulin resistance, which is when your body doesn't use insulin effectively.

High Fasting Glucose

High Fasting Glucose can indicate that your body isn’t managing blood sugar well, which could lead to diabetes.

When these factors are out of balance, they can contribute to metabolic syndrome a cluster of conditions (like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels) that together increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Managing these levels through a healthy lifestyle is key to preventing serious health issues.

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$119 HSA/FSA Eligible

A cardiometabolic health screen to assess risk of metabolic syndrome. A precursor to various chronic diseases.

What’s tested

HDL Triglycerides Fasting Glucose

Frequently Asked Questions

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions—increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels—that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases. The Metabolic Syndrome Screen helps by assessing your levels of HDL (good cholesterol), triglycerides, and fasting glucose—key indicators of your cardiometabolic health—to determine your risk for metabolic syndrome and enable early interventions.
Fasting is required, 8-12 hours, before taking the test to ensure the accuracy of your blood glucose levels. We recommend performing the test when you first wake-up in the morning. Eating or drinking anything other than water can temporarily alter your blood sugar levels, triglycerides, and certain cholesterol levels, thereby affecting the test’s effectiveness in accurately assessing your risk for metabolic syndrome.
To prepare for the Metabolic Syndrome Screen, you should fast for 8-12 hours before taking the test, meaning you should not eat or drink anything other than water. It is also advisable to follow your normal medications unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.
The test measures your HDL (good cholesterol), triglycerides, and fasting glucose levels. These measurements are essential because they are indicators of your overall cardiometabolic health. For example, low levels of HDL cholesterol and high levels of triglycerides and glucose can signify an increased risk of metabolic syndrome, leading to conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
You will receive your physician-reviewed results in the Styku mobile app. Once you have your results you may choose to discuss them with a healthcare practitioner who can guide you on any necessary lifestyle changes or treatments to mitigate the risk of developing metabolic syndrome and related diseases.