Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
8
Duration
10 min
Results
48 hours
Sample
Blood (venous draw)
What's included
4 deliverables in this treatment
- Total cholesterol
- HDL cholesterol
- LDL cholesterol
- Triglycerides
Full lipid profile measuring total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides at the SYNLAB Brno Titanium collection point. Critical for cardiovascular risk stratification using the European SCORE2 model. At 169 CZK (~7 EUR), this four-marker panel is a fraction of the 40-60 EUR charged by private labs across the Austrian border.
About this treatment
The lipid panel delivers the four essential measurements used for cardiovascular risk assessment under current European Society of Cardiology guidelines. Total cholesterol provides the headline number, but clinical decisions depend on the component breakdown. LDL cholesterol is the primary atherogenic lipoprotein targeted by statin therapy — ESC guidelines recommend levels below 2.6 mmol/L for moderate-risk patients and below 1.4 mmol/L for very-high-risk…
Triglycerides reflect both dietary patterns and metabolic health. Elevated fasting triglycerides are a defining component of metabolic syndrome and serve as an independent cardiovascular risk factor. The triglyceride-to-HDL ratio has emerged as a practical surrogate marker for insulin resistance in clinical practice.
The total cholesterol-to-HDL ratio and non-HDL cholesterol (total minus HDL) are increasingly favoured as predictive markers over any single lipid value. When these four measurements are combined with age, sex, smoking status, and systolic blood pressure in the SCORE2 risk calculator, they enable a quantitative estimate of 10-year fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular event risk.
Good to know
- Biomarkers
- 4
- Results
- 2 days
- Price
- 169 CZK (~€7)
Who is this for?
Cardiovascular risk screening, statin monitoring, metabolic health check
Preparation required
Fasting for 10-12 hours required. Water and unsweetened tea permitted. Morning appointment recommended.
Panel categories
Biomarkers tested
8The 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.
The primary protein on LDL and VLDL particles. Each atherogenic lipoprotein particle carries exactly one ApoB molecule, making it a direct measure of the number of particles that can enter artery walls. Considered a superior predictor of cardiovascular risk compared to LDL cholesterol.
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.
Lp(a) is a cholesterol-carrying particle linked to genetic risk for heart disease. High levels increase cardiovascular risk.
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
Part of Europe's largest laboratory network with 9 collection points across Brno. Walk-in blood draws available weekday mornings from 06:00 at the Titanium business complex (Building D, ground floor), wheelchair accessible, near Brno hlavní nádraží train station. Order packages online via e-shop, present yourself at any collection point, receive results in 2 business days via secure email.
Languages: czech, english
Treatment highlights
- Total cholesterol
- HDL cholesterol
+2 more items in What's included
169 CZK all-inclusive (blood draw + serum separation included).