# Lipoprotein Phenotyping Profile

> This test analyzes the specific patterns of fats and proteins, called lipoproteins, circulating in your blood. It helps show exactly which type of fat-processing imbalance is present, which is important for managing high cholesterol or triglycerides. By categorizing these patterns, the test helps doctors differentiate between common lipid issues and specific genetic disorders. However, this test does not identify the underlying cause of the imbalance on its own and cannot diagnose heart disease directly.

- Labcorp code: 235036
- Category: [Heart & Metabolic](https://app.picardo.health/labs/tests/heart-metabolic.md)
- Price: shown at checkout, before payment.
- Blood draw: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=235036&ref=assistant

## About ordering

A licensed physician reviews every order before any test is run, and results arrive in the person's Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.