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Total Cholesterol Laboratory research

Name: Total Cholesterol Laboratory research
Brand: სინევო
SKU: 1073
Price: 15.3 GEL
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Known as: Total Cholesterol Laboratory research

SKU: 1073

Original price was: ₾17.00.Current price is: ₾15.30.

Study material: Venous blood

Response time (working day): 1

The test is done on an empty stomach: Yes

Home call service: Yes

Country: Georgia

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General Information

Cholesterol A fat-like substance found in all cells of the body. Free cholesterol is a component of cell plasma membranes, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum membranes. It is a precursor of sex hormones – corticosteroids, bile acids, and vitamin D. Up to 80% of cholesterol is synthesized in the liver, and the rest enters the body with animal products (fatty meat, butter, eggs). Cholesterol is insoluble in water, and its transport between tissues and organs occurs through lipoprotein complexes. Cholesterol fractions are distinguished: low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL), which differ in composition and function.

Estrogens lower, while androgens increase, total cholesterol levels. . Cholesterol accumulation is one of the important risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases (atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease).

It is always advisable to have a total cholesterol test along with triglycerides, HDL, and LDL cholesterol.

When should we take the test?

Determining cholesterol levels provides an idea of lipid status and metabolic disorders and determines the risk of developing atherosclerosis, coronary stenosis, and myocardial infarction.

Monitoring of risk factors for coronary heart disease;
Screening for primary and secondary dyslipidemia;
Monitoring of dyslipidemia therapy.

The test is prescribed by a doctor!

Possible interpretation of the results

Elevated Cholesterol Levels:

Type IIb, III and V hyperlipoproteinemia;
Hereditary hypercholesterolemia type IIa;
Biliary tract obstruction: cholestasis, biliary cirrhosis;
Nephrosis;
Diseases of the pancreas;
Hypothyroidism;
diabetes;
Diet high in fats and cholesterol;
Alcoholism
Von Gierke's disease
Obesity.

Reduced Cholesterol Levels:

Hypo- or a-betalipoproteinemia;
Severe hepatocellular damage;
Hyperthyroidism;
Myeloproliferative diseases;
Steatorrhea with malabsorption;
Chronic anemia (megaloblastic, sideroblastic);
Acute diseases, inflammations, infections;
Hunger

Product description

How to prepare for the test?

The study is conducted on an empty stomach
Alcohol consumption is prohibited for 72 hours prior to the test.
It is necessary to inform the doctor and the laboratory about the use of specific medications.