CHOL | Cholesterol

Cholesterol (CHOL) - one of the main indicators whose increase is associated with the risk of atherosclerosis. Cholesterol is essential for various vital processes in the human body. The required amount of cholesterol is produced by the human body in the liver, and the blood carries it throughout the body. Cholesterol enters the human body with food, so without paying enough attention to one's diet, there is a high probability that there will be too much cholesterol in the body, and its excess will start accumulating on the inner walls of blood vessels, disrupting or completely stopping blood flow and impairing the supply of vital organs with blood. It is generally believed that cholesterol levels below 5.2 mmol/l are normal, and all individuals with a total cholesterol concentration in the blood exceeding 6.5 mmol/l should be further investigated and have the full lipid spectrum determined (HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides), and sometimes additional tests for Apo A, Apo B, Lp(a) and homocysteine concentrations may be needed. Cholesterol increases with the risk of atherosclerosis, familial hyperlipidemia, liver diseases, diabetes, obesity, and during pregnancy.

Recommendations:

• It is recommended to perform a preventive test once a year, and for disease diagnosis and treatment monitoring, it is performed periodically according to the doctor's instructions.
• The test results are influenced by medication, diet, alcohol, stress, smoking, caffeine, and pregnancy.
• It is necessary to come for the test fasting for 12-14 hours, drinking water is allowed, it is recommended to avoid fatty foods the day before the test and not to consume alcohol 24 hours prior.