Total Cholesterol
Cholesterol is an important indicator of fat metabolism.
The test helps assess:
- atherosclerosis risk
- cardiovascular disease probability
- lipid metabolism in the body
- diet and treatment efficacy
Biomaterial: Venous blood
- Fasting for 8-12 hours
- Avoid fatty food and alcohol for 24 hours
Medications: inform the doctor about hormonal and lipid-lowering drug use.
Prescribed for:
- elevated blood pressure
- heart and vascular diseases
- overweight
- diabetes mellitus
- preventive examination
Recommended for testing:
- people over 40
- patients with diabetes and hypertension
- with excess body weight
- with hereditary predisposition to cardiovascular disease
Elevation — atherosclerosis risk, CHD, lipid metabolism disorders
Decrease — possible with malnutrition, liver diseases
For abnormalities, consultation with a general practitioner or cardiologist is recommended. Self-treatment is contraindicated.