Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
5
Duration
15 min
Results
24 hours
Sample
Blood (venous draw — fasting, serum tube)
What's included
4 deliverables in this treatment
- Total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides (core panel)
- Optional extensions: Apolipoprotein A1, Apolipoprotein B, Lp(a) bookable individually
- Same-day or next-morning results from NASKL-accredited biochemistry laboratory
- Published individual test prices — order exactly the markers your clinician recommends
A fasting lipid profile measuring total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides at AXIS-CZ's accredited biochemistry laboratory in Hradec Králové. These four markers form the standard cardiovascular risk lipid screen used by GPs and cardiologists to assess atherosclerotic risk and guide treatment decisions. AXIS-CZ publishes individual test prices, allowing patients to build a panel from the core four (212 Kč) up to an extended panel with Apolipoprotein A1, Apolipoprotein B, and Lp(a) for comprehensive lipoprotein assessment. A fasting period of 8–12 hours is required for accurate LDL and triglyceride measurement; the clinic's 05:30 collection start makes pre-work fasting draws straightforward. No appointment is needed.
About this treatment
The lipid profile at Laboratoř AXIS-CZ provides a tiered assessment of cardiovascular lipid risk, ranging from the standard four-marker core panel through to a comprehensive extended panel that includes apolipoprotein and lipoprotein markers relevant to advanced cardiovascular risk stratification.
The core panel — total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, and triglycerides — is the cornerstone of routine cardiovascular risk assessment in primary care. Total cholesterol alone is a relatively weak predictor; the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL, and specifically the LDL value, is the clinical target for cardiovascular risk assessment and lipid-lowering therapy. LDL is the primary atherogenic lipoprotein, and its measurement underpins…
For patients or clinicians wanting more detailed cardiovascular risk data, AXIS-CZ offers the individual components needed for an extended panel: Apolipoprotein A1 (the primary protein component of HDL particles; more accurate than HDL-cholesterol at predicting protective cardiovascular function), Apolipoprotein B (the primary protein on atherogenic particles including LDL, IDL, VLDL, and Lp(a); a measure of total atherogenic particle burden that is…
Good to know
- Core panel (4 markers)
- 212 Kč
- Apo A1 / Apo B / Lp(a)
- Available individually
- Fasting required
- 8–12 hours
- Collection from
- 05:30, no appointment
Who is this for?
Cardiovascular risk assessment, cholesterol monitoring, pre-statin baseline, metabolic syndrome screening, general wellness blood work
Preparation required
Fast 8–12 hours before collection (water only). Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before the draw. Blood draw fee (59 Kč adults) charged additionally.
Panel categories
Biomarkers tested
5The main protein component of HDL cholesterol particles. Higher ApoA1 levels reflect more HDL particles and are associated with lower cardiovascular risk. The ApoB/ApoA1 ratio is a powerful predictor of heart disease.
Often called 'good' cholesterol, HDL carries cholesterol away from arteries back to the liver for removal. Higher HDL levels are protective against heart disease. Exercise, healthy fats, and moderate alcohol intake can raise HDL.
Often called 'bad' cholesterol, LDL deposits cholesterol in artery walls, contributing to plaque buildup and atherosclerosis. LDL is the primary target for cardiovascular risk reduction through diet, exercise, and medication.
The combined measure of all cholesterol in your blood, including HDL, LDL, and VLDL. While useful as an overview, the breakdown between HDL and LDL is more clinically meaningful for assessing cardiovascular risk.
The most common type of fat in the body, stored for energy. Elevated triglycerides — often from excess sugar, alcohol, or calories — increase cardiovascular risk and can cause pancreatitis at very high levels.
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
Independent review links and clinic-reported team information.
Clinical team
AXIS-CZ is directed by Ing. Mgr. Simona Karmazínová, who also serves as the contact for corporate and employee health benefit packages. The laboratory operates under NASKL accreditation (2024) and R3 Audit certification, both of which require documented quality management systems, proficiency testing participation, and regular internal and external audits of laboratory procedures and result accuracy. Phlebotomy is…
Languages: Czech
Treatment highlights
- Total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides (core panel)
- Optional extensions: Apolipoprotein A1, Apolipoprotein B, Lp(a) bookable individually
+2 more items in What's included
212 Kč for core lipid panel (total cholesterol + HDL + LDL + triglycerides). Extended panel adding Apo A1 (254 Kč), Apo B (254 Kč), and Lp(a) (82 Kč): approximately 802 Kč total. Individual prices: total cholesterol 31 Kč, HDL 65 Kč, LDL 78 Kč, triglycerides 38 Kč. Blood draw fee (59 Kč) charged additionally. Fasting of 8–12 hours required.