Lipids are a group of fatty particles made of cholesterol, triglycerides, and lipoproteins.

Their measurement (Lipid Profile - Lipid Profile) is done to assess the risk of cardiovascular disease - heart attacks - strokes - embolisms

The basic lipid profile includes the measurement of:

1. Total cholesterol
2. HDL cholesterol - good cholesterol which removes cholesterol from the liver
3. LDL cholesterol - bad cholesterol that is absorbed into the vessels and creates atheromatous plaques
4. Triglycerides
5. Atherogenic index

An expanded lipid profile is additionally included

1. Lipoprotein a / Lp(a)
2. Apolipoprotein A
3. Apolipoprotein B

In the lipid profile and in special cases, the measurement of VLDL, Apo-E can be included

Their use is suggested for monitoring disease and treatment mainly for the cervix

The index corresponds to neoplasms:

1. esophagus
2. lung
3. head

In adults (18-65 years old) indicative values are < 2.5 ng/ml

Simple blood collection at any time of the day, without avoiding medication.

It is necessary to avoid fatty foods for 12 hours, while during this time it is recommended to eat foods containing only carbohydrates (fruit, salad without oil, bread, or toast) in order not to exhaust the body and the body burn fats, which will alter the result values.

The result is given on the same day