Description
The main indicator of lipid metabolism, a substance from the class of cyclic monohydric alcohols, which is part of cell membranes as one of the main structural components. It acts as a precursor molecule in the synthesis of bile acids and steroid hormones. The main part of it is synthesized in the liver, 10-20% comes from food. Total cholesterol includes all types of lipoproteins circulating in the blood. The level of cholesterol in the blood is one of the indicators of the synthetic function of the liver. The test is used in the diagnosis and monitoring of atherosclerosis, liver diseases, and the endocrine system.
Period of execution
By 9 hours. The specified time does not include the day of biomaterial collection
Biomaterial type
- Venous blood
- Capillary blood