Type
Lipid Panel
Biomarkers
6
Duration
10 min
Results
48 hours
Sample
Blood (venous draw — fasting 8–12 hours required)
What's included
7 deliverables in this treatment
- Venous blood draw at any Mikrochem collection point (walk-in, no appointment needed)
- Total cholesterol — the primary screening marker for cardiovascular risk
- LDL cholesterol (calculated by Friedewald equation) — the primary target of lipid-lowering therapy
- HDL cholesterol — the 'protective' cholesterol fraction; low HDL is an independent cardiovascular risk factor
- Triglycerides — fasting level; elevated triglycerides indicate metabolic dysfunction and raise cardiovascular risk
- Non-HDL cholesterol (= total cholesterol minus HDL) — encompasses all atherogenic particles including VLDL and IDL
- Cholesterol/HDL ratio — a calculated cardiovascular risk index
The lipid and cardiovascular risk panel at Laboratoře Mikrochem measures total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, non-HDL cholesterol, and the TC/HDL ratio — the six markers that together define your cardiovascular risk profile according to current Czech and European cardiology guidelines. All measurements are made using validated enzymatic photometric methods under ISO 15189 accreditation, with results processed daily at the Olomouc main laboratory. A fasting venous blood draw is required (8–12 hours); walk-in draws are available from 07:00 Monday to Friday. Results are ready within 2 working days and include the calculated cardiovascular risk ratios alongside measured values. No physician referral is needed for self-paying patients.
About this treatment
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the Czech Republic, and dyslipidaemia — abnormal blood lipid levels — is one of the most modifiable risk factors. The lipid and cardiovascular risk panel at Laboratoře Mikrochem is performed using validated enzymatic photometric methods on automated analysers operating under ISO 15189 accreditation, with daily internal controls and participation in the SEKK external quality assessment programme.
Total cholesterol is measured directly. LDL cholesterol — the primary atherogenic fraction and the main target of statin and PCSK9-inhibitor therapy — is calculated using the Friedewald equation from measured total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. This calculation is reliable for triglyceride levels up to approximately 4.5 mmol/L; for higher triglycerides, direct LDL measurement is available on request. HDL cholesterol is measured directly…
Non-HDL cholesterol (total cholesterol minus HDL) captures the full atherogenic burden including LDL, VLDL, IDL, and Lp(a) — it is now the preferred target for patients with high triglycerides where LDL calculation is unreliable, and is included in the European Society of Cardiology 2021 guidelines as a co-primary target. The cholesterol/HDL ratio provides a single-number summary of the atherogenic-versus-protective balance.
Good to know
- Markers
- Total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C, triglycerides, non-HDL-C, TC/HDL ratio
- Turnaround
- 2 working days
- Fasting required
- Yes — 8–12 hours prior to draw
- Accreditation
- ISO 15189, SEKK external QA
- Walk-in
- Yes, from 07:00 Mon–Fri
Who is this for?
Adults over 35 for routine cardiovascular risk assessment, anyone with a family history of early heart disease or stroke, patients on statins needing monitoring, patients with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or obesity, and anyone preparing for a cardiovascular health check-up.
Preparation required
Fast for 8–12 hours before the draw — water and essential medications are permitted. Plan to arrive at the collection point early (draws available from 07:00 at main Olomouc site, 06:30 at Janského Street). Do not smoke on the day of the draw before the sample is taken. Avoid alcohol for 48 hours before the test.
About the clinic
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Clinical team
The laboratory is staffed by over 80 qualified specialists across all diagnostic divisions. Mgr. Tereza Martinů oversees quality and documentation systems; Ing. Jana Wolfová serves as senior approver for laboratory procedures. Clinical oversight is provided by board-certified specialists in medical microbiology, allergology, and clinical immunology who supervise test authorisation and result interpretation across…
Languages: Czech
Treatment highlights
- Venous blood draw at any Mikrochem collection point (walk-in, no appointment needed)
- Total cholesterol — the primary screening marker for cardiovascular risk
+5 more items in What's included
Approximately 650 Kč per lipid panel, plus 52 Kč blood draw fee. Includes total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C, non-HDL-C, triglycerides, and calculated cardiovascular risk ratios. Fasting draw required. Results within 2 working days.