Total cholesterol
Material: Blood
Test price: PLN 12.00
Waiting time for the result: the result will be available no later than the next business day
Reservation:
Test price: PLN 12.00
Waiting time for the result: the result will be available no later than the next business day
Reservation:
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Preparation for the examination
General
- The material for testing is blood.
- The patient does not need to fast. It is recommended to drink a glass of water approximately 30 minutes before the examination.
Important
Taken medications, supplements, other substances: ascorbic acid, methyldopa, clinical conditions associated with increased conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin levels, dyslipidemias (primarily high tiglyceride levels).
Note:
Dehydration, diet, alcohol, intense exercise, or sample collection method may also affect results. Results should be considered in conjunction with other data, such as clinical symptoms, results of other tests, or clinical diagnosis.
Interference from medications or endogenous substances may affect the obtained results.
A detailed list of interfering substances is available from the laboratory upon request (manufacturer's instructions).
If in doubt, please contact the laboratory staff.
Note:
Dehydration, diet, alcohol, intense exercise, or sample collection method may also affect results. Results should be considered in conjunction with other data, such as clinical symptoms, results of other tests, or clinical diagnosis.
Interference from medications or endogenous substances may affect the obtained results.
A detailed list of interfering substances is available from the laboratory upon request (manufacturer's instructions).
If in doubt, please contact the laboratory staff.
Description
Cholesterol is an essential component of cell membranes. It forms the basis of some hormones and bile acids. It is a component of gallstones. Cholesterol is produced primarily in the liver. It accumulates on artery walls, causing atherosclerosis. In the blood, it is present as HDL and LDL cholesterol.
The importance of cholesterol testing: assessment of fat metabolism, assessment of the risk of atherosclerosis, analysis of the composition of gallstones (deposit testing).
Abnormal values: overweight, metabolic disorders, familial tendencies.
Elevated cholesterol values occur, for example, in diseases of the liver, pancreas, kidneys, obesity, hypothyroidism, diabetes, during pregnancy, and primary and secondary hyperlipidemia.
Factors that may affect the result: do not eat meals, snacks, fruits, vegetables, breath fresheners, chew gum, or smoke cigarettes.
Before the test you may only drink plain water.
You should not drink coffee, flavored water, drinks such as cola light/cola “zero”, energy drinks, or juices.
The importance of cholesterol testing: assessment of fat metabolism, assessment of the risk of atherosclerosis, analysis of the composition of gallstones (deposit testing).
Abnormal values: overweight, metabolic disorders, familial tendencies.
Elevated cholesterol values occur, for example, in diseases of the liver, pancreas, kidneys, obesity, hypothyroidism, diabetes, during pregnancy, and primary and secondary hyperlipidemia.
Factors that may affect the result: do not eat meals, snacks, fruits, vegetables, breath fresheners, chew gum, or smoke cigarettes.
Before the test you may only drink plain water.
You should not drink coffee, flavored water, drinks such as cola light/cola “zero”, energy drinks, or juices.
The test is performed using a spectrophotometric method. Ordering the test constitutes consent to its execution using this method.
Preparation and development of material (applies only to contractors)
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Cholesterol, CHOL, TCHOL, total cholesterol
