InĪddition, MVL offers testing for a wide array of cardiovascular risk markers.īlood is a non-Newtonian fluid with a viscosity that changes with velocity. Meridian Valley Lab is pleased to be an innovator in this field, offering the only commercially-available multi-point blood viscosity test. With an aging population, accurate, early detection of risk factors that increase the likelihood of heart attack, stroke, and related conditions is essential. Cardiovascular disease is not only the number one killer of adults, but is associated with a host of chronic conditions that impact the quality of life.