Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests: Pathways to Arriving at a Clinical Diagnosis (729 page)

   One half risk

   Male: 0.4

   Female: 0.3

   Average risk:

   Male: 1.0

   Female: 0.9

   Twice average risk:

   Male: 1.6

   Female: 1.5

   Use

   To evaluate the risk of CAD: Levels of apo A-1 are inversely associated with premature cardiovascular disease and peripheral vascular disease. The ratio of apo A to apo B has greater sensitivity and specificity for CAD than individual lipid or lipoproteins.

   To evaluate atherosclerotic disease.

   To detect Tangier disease.

   Interpretation