1074. High-Density Lipoproteins (HDLC)
Description
Lipoproteins are transport protein complexes that are responsible for the movement of triglycerides and cholesterol through the body. HDL transports fat to the liver for further processing. As a result, HDL can help lower levels of various fats in the body. Their determination in combination with the study of LDL, cholesterol and triglycerides (for example, using package No. 4.5), is used to assess fat metabolism, diagnose atherosclerosis, liver disease and identify the risk of coronary artery disease.
When and who needs the test?
- diagnostics, risk assessment and prediction of the development of atherosclerosis and CVD;
- liver diseases.
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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