Low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) values are typically used either to assess a person's risk for heart disease or to follow response to therapy to lower cholesterol. A standard lipid profile consists of measured values for total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and triglycerides. Using a mathematical equation, the amount of cholesterol present in low-density lipoprotein can be determined from the three measured values. The calculated value for LDL-C is typically reported as part of the lipid profile. When triglycerides are high, the equation is no longer valid. In this situation, the only way to accurately determine LDL-C is to measure it directly.High triglycerides may be due to a metabolic disorder affecting lipids. However, anyone may have high triglycerides after eating. In either situation, the direct LDL-C test can determine the amount of LDL in a person's blood.
Sample Type - Blood
Reporting Time - Please Call Customer care
Prerequisites - No special preparation required
Price - ₹170/-
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