1072. Triglycerides
Description
Triglycerides are fats, a product of the metabolism of fatty acids from food. They are the main energy depot for humans, as well as an important component of almost all cells in the body.
Disruption of metabolic processes leads to their excessive accumulation, which is fraught with an increased risk of developing coronary artery disease, heart attacks, hypertension, strokes and other diseases.
Triglycerides should be studied in a complex manner, for example, using package No.4.5.
When and who needs the test?
- assessment of the risk of developing atherosclerosis (in combination with cholesterol and its fractions);
- myocardial infarction, acute pancreatitis, gout, hereditary disorders of lipid metabolism.
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...
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