Fatty acid binding protein (FABP) test
Quick answer: This test measures a fatty acid binding protein, a small protein released into blood when certain tissues, such as heart muscle, are damaged. Doctors may order it alongside other tests; ask your doctor why it has been requested.
- SampleBlood
- TakesAbout 5 minutes
- Before the testNo special preparation is usually needed.
How the test is done
- 1Ask the hospital what this test is for and whether preparation is needed
- 2A needle draws blood from a vein in your arm
- 3The sample is sent to the lab
- 4Your doctor explains the result with your other tests
What your results can mean
Reading your report
Discuss your result with your doctor.
If the result is outside the usual range
A raised level can be seen when certain tissues, such as heart muscle, are damaged, but what it means depends on why the test was ordered. Ask your doctor or the hospital to explain your result.
Who usually has this test
People whose doctor has requested this test; ask the hospital or your doctor what it is for in your case.
Risks and aftercare
A small bruise is possible; ask the hospital if any other care is needed.
Names and options
Also called: FABP, heart-type FABP
Listed by the hospital as
- FATTY ACID BINDING PROTIEN
Questions about this test
What does an FABP test check?
It measures a protein released into blood when certain tissues, such as heart muscle, are damaged. Ask your doctor why it was requested.
Is FABP a common test?
It is not a routine test and is used only in specific situations. Ask the hospital what this test is for.
Who should explain my FABP result?
The doctor who ordered it, as the meaning depends on your symptoms and other test results.
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This page explains each test in general terms so you know what to expect. It is not medical advice: your doctor decides which tests you need and what your results mean. Reference ranges differ between laboratories. Updated 4 November 2026.