{"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":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"321\"><strong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"123\">What should you know about cholesterol before taking the test?<\/strong> Is there a difference between &quot;good&quot; and &quot;bad&quot; 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<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"382\"><strong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"382\">What is cholesterol and why is it important for the body?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"695\">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<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"732\"><strong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"732\">What are the types of cholesterol?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"1101\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"844\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"844\">LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is the \u00abbad\u00bb cholesterol. Excess of it is deposited on the walls of blood vessels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"976\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"976\">HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is the \u00abgood\u00bb cholesterol. It transports excess LDL to the liver for further disposal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1030\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1030\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/biochemical-blood-tests\/blood-lipid-spectrum\/cholesteryn-zagalnyj-cholesterol-total\/\">Total cholesterol<\/a> \u2014 is the set of all fractions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1101\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1101\">Triglycerides are another type of fat that is also important for risk assessment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1152\"><strong data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1152\">Who needs to get a cholesterol test?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1385\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1179\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1179\">People over 40 years old<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1214\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1214\">For patients with high blood pressure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1280\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1280\">Those who are overweight or lead a sedentary lifestyle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1306\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1306\">With diabetes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1353\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1353\">In the presence of cardiovascular diseases<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1385\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1385\">People with a burdened heredity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1598\">On recommendation <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/cholesterol-test\/about\/pac-20384601\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1498\">Mayo Clinic<\/a>, it is advisable for adults to be tested at least once every 5 years, and more often if there are risk factors<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1598\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9010\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-6.jpg\" alt=\"chart of LDL and HDL levels in a patient\" width=\"1200\" height=\"626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-6-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-6-600x313.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-6-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-6-1024x534.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-6-768x401.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1642\"><strong data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1642\">What is included in the analysis (<a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/biochemical-blood-tests\/blood-lipid-spectrum\/lipidogram-lipid-profile\/\">lipidograms<\/a>)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1730\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1668\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1668\">Total cholesterol<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1677\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1677\">LDL<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1686\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1686\">HDL<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1703\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1703\">Triglycerides<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1730\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1730\">Atherogenicity coefficient<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1774\"><strong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1774\">What values are considered normal?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto contain-inline-size\">\n<div class=\"table-scroll\"><table data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"2188\">\n<thead data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1834\">\n<tr data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1834\">\n<th data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1804\">Indicator<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1834\">Optimal levels<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"2188\">\n<tr data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1952\">\n<td>Total cholesterol<\/td>\n<td>&lt; 5.2 mmol\/L<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2011\">\n<td>LDL (&quot;bad&quot;)<\/td>\n<td>&lt; 3.0 mmol\/L<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2070\">\n<td>HDL (&quot;good&quot;)<\/td>\n<td>&gt; 1.0 mmol\/l (h), &gt;1.2 (w)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2129\">\n<td>Triglycerides<\/td>\n<td>&lt; 1.7 mmol\/L<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2188\">\n<td>Atherogenicity coefficient<\/td>\n<td>&lt; 3.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2255\"><em data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2255\">Reference values may vary depending on the laboratory.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2291\"><strong data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2291\">How to prepare for the analysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2495\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2326\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2326\">Do not eat for 9\u201312 hours before the test.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2361\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2361\">Avoid fatty foods the day before<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2411\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2411\">If possible, do not drink alcohol or smoke.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2459\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2459\">Avoid physical exertion before delivery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2495\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2495\">Drink only still water in the morning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2527\"><strong data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2527\">What do deviations mean?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2840\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2606\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2606\">Elevated total cholesterol or LDL \u2014 increased risk of atherosclerosis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2671\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2671\">Reduced HDL - weakened body&#039;s ability to cleanse blood vessels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2723\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2723\">Elevated triglycerides \u2014 a disorder of fat metabolism<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2840\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2840\">A high atherogenic coefficient is a signal that lifestyle changes or the start of drug therapy are necessary.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"3044\">As noted <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/cardiovascular-diseases-(cvds)\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2941\">WHO<\/a>, high cholesterol is one of the five major risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"3044\">A cholesterol test is a simple and important diagnostic procedure that allows you to identify risks early and reduce the likelihood of serious cardiovascular complications. Getting it checked regularly is a smart decision for anyone who cares about their health.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What should you know about cholesterol before taking a test? Is there a difference between &quot;good&quot; and &quot;bad&quot; cholesterol? 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