Direct LDL cholesterol
Material: Blood
Test price: PLN 15.00
Waiting time for the result: the result will be available no later than the next business day
Reservation:
Test price: PLN 15.00
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
Before blood collection, you should avoid consuming excessive amounts of fat and not take cholesterol-lowering medications.
Description
Fats are transported in the blood bound to proteins (lipoproteins). LDL - low-density lipoprotein.
The purpose of this test is to assess the risk of atherosclerosis and its consequences, such as stroke
and myocardial infarction. It is used to monitor treatment with cholesterol-lowering medications.
Abnormal values are seen in overweight individuals, type II diabetes, alcohol abuse,
hypertension, a family history of high LDL levels, and in women, the protective effect of estrogen.
It is an essential component of cell membranes.
It forms the basis for the formation of certain hormones and bile acids. It is a component of gallstones. It is produced primarily in the liver.
It accumulates on vessel walls, causing atherosclerosis. It is found in the blood as >HDL and >LDL-cholesterol.
The purpose of this test is to assess fat metabolism, assess the risk of atherosclerosis, and analyze the composition of gallstones (deposit analysis).
The purpose of this test is to assess the risk of atherosclerosis and its consequences, such as stroke
and myocardial infarction. It is used to monitor treatment with cholesterol-lowering medications.
Abnormal values are seen in overweight individuals, type II diabetes, alcohol abuse,
hypertension, a family history of high LDL levels, and in women, the protective effect of estrogen.
It is an essential component of cell membranes.
It forms the basis for the formation of certain hormones and bile acids. It is a component of gallstones. It is produced primarily in the liver.
It accumulates on vessel walls, causing atherosclerosis. It is found in the blood as >HDL and >LDL-cholesterol.
The purpose of this test is to assess fat metabolism, assess the risk of atherosclerosis, and analyze the composition of gallstones (deposit analysis).
Preparation and development of material (applies only to contractors)
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