Type
Lipid Panel
Duration
10 min
A self-pay lipid profile measuring total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, glucose and uric acid, with the laboratory's calculated atherogenic indices. It is the standard panel used to estimate cardiovascular and metabolic-syndrome risk, and can be taken as a walk-in at the Zlín poliklinika collection point without a doctor's referral. Blood is drawn by a clinic nurse in a few minutes and results are reported through the lab's standard channels.
The lipid panel is the most widely used blood test for estimating the risk of cardiovascular disease such as heart attack and stroke, which are commonly linked to narrowing or stiffening of the arteries. Vaše laboratoře offers it on a self-pay basis as the 'Lipidový soubor', bundling the core lipid markers with glucose, uric acid and the laboratory's calculated indices. **Markers included:** - Total cholesterol — overall circulating cholesterol. - HDL cholesterol — the fraction generally described as protective. - LDL cholesterol — the fraction most associated with arterial risk. - Triglycerides — circulating fats linked to metabolic health. - Glucose — screens for raised blood sugar and impaired glucose handling. - Uric acid — relevant to metabolic syndrome. - Calculated indices — atherogenic index, non-HDL cholesterol and the atherogenic index of plasma, which weight the results by age, sex and other risk factors. **How it works:** Attend the Zlín poliklinika collection point during morning collection hours (06:45–14:00). For accurate glucose and triglyceride results, fasting for roughly 12 hours beforehand is advised, with water permitted. A laboratory nurse takes a venous sample; payment is made directly at the draw. Individual lipid markers can also be ordered on their own, and homocysteine can be added for a fuller picture of cardiovascular risk. **Who it suits:** Anyone wanting to monitor heart and metabolic health, people with a family history of cardiovascular disease, and those tracking the effect of diet, exercise or lipid-lowering treatment over time.
Key Details
- Panel
- Lipidový soubor — 6 markers + indices
- Referral
- Not required (self-pay walk-in)
- Preparation
- ~12-hour fast advised
- Payment
- Direct at the blood draw
Who Is This For?
Cardiovascular risk screening, metabolic syndrome assessment, monitoring diet, exercise or lipid-lowering treatment
What's Included
Preparation Required
Fast for approximately 12 hours before the draw (water allowed); avoid alcohol and fatty food the evening before. Attend during morning collection hours.
221 Kč for the self-pay lipid panel (Lipidový soubor): glucose, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, uric acid and calculated atherogenic indices. Paid directly at the blood draw. Individual lipid markers are also available (total cholesterol 25 Kč, HDL 56 Kč, LDL 67 Kč, triglycerides 32 Kč). Add homocysteine (532 Kč) for an extended cardiovascular profile.
- Category
- Diagnostic
- Sample Type
- Blood (venous)
- Duration
- 10 min