1122. Apolipoprotein B
Description
Apolipoprotein B is a component of LDL. Apolipoprotein B transports triglycerides from the intestines to fat cells. An increase in LDL levels in the body leads to an abnormal accumulation of fat.
The study of the levels of apolipoprotein B
simultaneously with the assessment of apolipoprotein A-1, triglycerides and
cholesterol allows you to identify disorders of fat metabolism in the body,
assess the risk of development and adjust the treatment of diseases of the
cardiovascular system (atherosclerosis, heart attack, stroke, and others).
When and who needs the test?
Risk assessment for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.
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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