{"id":9008,"date":"2024-12-12T19:18:31","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T17:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9008"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:54:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:54:45","slug":"cholesterol-analysis-answers-to-the-query-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/cholesterol-analysis-answers-to-the-query-key\/","title":{"rendered":"Cholesterol analysis: answers to key questions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What should you know about cholesterol before taking the test?<\/strong> Is there a difference between "good" and "bad" cholesterol? How many hours should you not eat before donating blood? In this format \u2014 in the form of questions and answers \u2014 we reveal the main things about cholesterol testing<\/p>\n

What is cholesterol and why is it important for the body?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is part of cell membranes and is involved in the synthesis of hormones and vitamin D. The body needs it, but only if its level is within normal limits. Excess cholesterol causes the formation of atherosclerotic plaques, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke.<\/p>\n

What are the types of cholesterol?<\/strong><\/h2>\n