Check-up «Lipid Profile»

Assessment of lipid metabolism and cardiovascular risks. Includes determination of total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-, low- and very low-density lipoproteins, and the cholesterol/HDL ratio.

Analysis Description

Lipid profile is used to diagnose lipid metabolism disorders and assess the risk of atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease and other vascular complications. Changes in the lipidogram often develop asymptomatically, but can contribute to the formation of vascular plaques for a long time. Regular monitoring of indicators is especially important in the presence of risk factors: overweight, sedentary lifestyle, arterial hypertension, diabetes, smoking or hereditary predisposition. This check-up includes key laboratory parameters used for both initial assessment and monitoring of therapy effectiveness.

The lab diagnostics detect

Screening for lipid metabolism disorders

Cardiovascular disease risk assessment

Control of hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease

Selection and evaluation of the effectiveness of lipid-lowering therapy

Examination of patients with obesity, diabetes, hypertension

Indications

Age over 40 years (preventive screening)

Overweight, obesity

Arterial hypertension

Diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome

Hereditary predisposition to cardiovascular diseases

Disorders of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism

Monitoring of lipid-lowering drug therapy

Preparation for surgical treatment

Analysis Composition and Interpretation

Total Cholesterol

Reflects the total concentration of cholesterol in all lipoprotein fractions. It is used as a basic indicator for assessing lipid status.

Normal range: <5.2 mmol/l

Reasons for increased values: hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, cholesterolosis, liver pathologies, familial hypercholesterolemia
Reasons for decreased values: hyperthyroidism, acute infections, malabsorption, nutritional deficiencies

Triglycerides

The main form of fat in the body. Synthesized in the liver and ingested with food. They are a marker of metabolic disorders, especially in combination with excess body weight.

Normal range: <1.7 mmol/l

Reasons for increased values: diabetes mellitus, obesity, alcoholic liver disease, hypothyroidism
Reasons for decreased values: low-fat diet, hyperthyroidism, malabsorption

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL)

Cholesterol fraction has antiatherogenic properties. Promotes removal of excess cholesterol from tissues and vascular walls. Transports it to the liver for excretion.

Normal range:

Men: >1.0 mmol/l
Women: >1.2 mmol/l

Reasons for increased values: smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, insulin resistance
Reasons for decreased values: low risk of cardiovascular diseases

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL)

The main fraction of lipoproteins that transports cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues. At elevated levels, this fraction accumulates cholesterol in the walls of blood vessels. This increases the risk of atherosclerotic plaque formation and the development of cardiovascular diseases.

Normal range: <3.0 mmol/l

Reasons for increased values: atherosclerosis, familial hypercholesterolemia, nephrotic syndrome
Reasons for decreased values: hyperthyroidism, chronic infections, nutritional deficiencies

Very Low Density Lipoproteins (VLDL)

Participates in the transport of triglycerides from the liver to tissues. An increase in their level indicates severe lipid metabolism disorders and is often accompanied by metabolic syndrome.

Normal range: 0.13–1.0 mmol/l

Reasons for increased values: obesity, type 2 diabetes, hyperinsulinemia
Reasons for decreased values: no clinical significance in normal triglyceride levels

Atherogenicity index (Cholesterol/HDL Ratio)

An indicator of the balance between "bad" and "good" cholesterol. Used to more accurately assess the risk of developing atherosclerosis.

Normal range: <4.5

Reasons for increased values: increased risk of atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, stroke
Reasons for decreased values: favorable prognosis for cardiovascular diseases

Check-up «Lipid Profile»

145 AED