Type
Lipid Panel
Duration
10 min
A focused lipid panel measuring total cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk from blood fats. Available as a walk-in self-pay test with no referral, drawn and analysed by the accredited MZ-Biochem laboratory.
The lipid profile is the cornerstone test for cardiovascular risk assessment. Rather than a single cholesterol figure, it reports total cholesterol alongside the protective HDL fraction, the atherogenic LDL fraction and triglycerides, allowing a more meaningful estimate of the balance between cardiovascular-protective and cardiovascular-harmful blood fats. Persistently elevated LDL and triglycerides, or a low HDL, are associated with the gradual narrowing and stiffening of arteries. MZ-Biochem offers this panel on a self-pay basis so it can be repeated to monitor the effect of diet, exercise or prescribed therapy without needing a fresh referral each time. Accurate results require a 12-hour fast, as triglycerides in particular rise sharply after eating. Results should be interpreted together with other risk factors (blood pressure, smoking, family history) by a physician.
Key Details
- Markers
- Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides
- Referral
- Not required (self-pay)
- Preparation
- 12-hour fast required
Who Is This For?
Cardiovascular risk monitoring, tracking the effect of diet or statin therapy
What's Included
Preparation Required
Fast for 12 hours before the test (water permitted). Avoid alcohol and fatty food the evening before.
180 Kč self-pay for the lipid (fat metabolism) panel, paid at the collection room. No referral required, walk-in. Group self-pay catalogue rate.
- Category
- Diagnostic
- Sample Type
- Blood (venous)
- Duration
- 10 min