10282. Package # 4.5.3 (Lipid profile #2: cholesterol, triglycerides)
Turnaround time (days): 1
350 ₴
Description
Lipid profile No. 2 is a set of indicators that allows you to assess the risk of atherosclerotic changes in blood vessels.
When and who needs the test?
Everyone for screening and risk assessment of cardiovascular diseases as part of the annual Check-Up.
Lipid testing can be used to identify people at high risk of cardiovascular disease before they develop cardiovascular disease or a heart attack. This is a routine test to determine whether your cholesterol is within the normal range or at risk.
The study is recommended for people who have one or more risk factors, such as:
- Unbalanced diet
- Insufficient physical activity
- Overweight or obese
- Age over 45 years for men and 50-55 years for women
- High cholesterol levels during pre-test
- Preliminary cardiovascular event (stroke, heart attack, etc.)
- Smoking
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Having a first-degree relative who developed heart disease at an early age (before 55 years for men and before 65 years for women)
- Diabetes or prediabetes
This test can be used to monitor treatment tactics and adjust it if necessary.
Cholesterol and triglycerides are prescribed in conjunction with other tests to diagnose diseases that may affect lipid levels, such as pancreatitis, chronic kidney disease, and decreased thyroid function (hypothyroidism).
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...