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HDL cholesterol
HDL cholesterol is referred to as "the good one". Its most important function is to rid the blood vessels of excess cholesterol stored in the cells of their walls and to transport it to the liver, which lowers the amount of cholesterol in the blood and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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HDL cholesterol
About this test
HDL cholesterol is referred to as "the good one". Its most important function is to rid the blood vessels of excess cholesterol stored in the cells of their walls and to transport it to the liver, which lowers the amount of cholesterol in the blood and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Benefits of HDL cholesterol testing:
- results within 2 working days
- results are discreetly communicated in your profile
- only one parameter is measured
Through our partner uLékaře.cz we do not provide interpretation for HDL cholesterol. If you want to have this interpreted parameter, you can find it in the Lipid metabolism package.
What´s measured
HDL cholesterol level - examination of the "good" cholesterol level Cholesterol
Adequate HDL cholesterol levels are important for your health, because its role is to carry excess cholesterol to the liver, which metabolizes it and then excreted from the body. Low HDL cholesterol is a risk factor atherosclerosis. Experts have established a minimum (low) HDL-CH value, below which if it falls, cardiovascular risk increases. Values that are associated with associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease are currently HDL-CH less than 1 mmol/l in men and less than 1.2 mmol/l in women.
People with naturally higher HDL cholesterol levels have a lower risk of heart attack and stroke. But newer studies show that people with very high HDL cholesterol have a higher risk of heart disease. Most of the time, it is genetically determined.
However, HDL (and LDL) cholesterol levels need to be assessed comprehensively together with other parameters of lipid metabolism.
Values of test HDL cholesterol
High HDL cholesterol levels
A significant increase in HDL-CH values was not associated with a decrease in cardiovascular risk, and may even have the opposite effect. But newer studies show that people with very high HDL cholesterol levels have a higher risk of heart disease.
Low HDL cholesterol levels
Low levels are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Values that are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease are currently HDL-CH less than 1 mmol/l in men and less than 1.2 mmol/l in women.
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What interests you about the HDL cholesterol test?
What is HDL cholesterol?
HDL cholesterol, or high-density lipoprotein, sometimes called “good” cholesterol, helps the body get rid of “bad” LDL cholesterol by carrying it from other parts of the body to the liver. The liver then removes this cholesterol from the body.
What does low HDL cholesterol mean?
Since HDL cholesterol is involved in removing LDL cholesterol from the body, low levels of HDL cholesterol are a sign of an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, especially heart attack and stroke. Therefore, it is important to keep track of your HDL levels.
What is the ideal cholesterol level?
Total cholesterol not exceed 5.0 mmol/l. An elevated level is considered to be 5.0 to 6.2 mmol/l, and values above 6.2 mmol/l are considered risky. LDL cholesterol should not exceed 2 mmol/l and HDL cholesterol should be maintained at a minimum of 1.5 mmol/l (1).
What is good and what is bad cholesterol?
HDL cholesterol or high-density lipoprotein, sometimes called “good” cholesterol, helps the body get rid of “bad” LDL cholesterol by transporting it from other parts of the body to the liver. The liver then removes this cholesterol from the body.
How do I know if I have high cholesterol?
High cholesterol has no obvious symptoms, so many people don't even know they have it. That's why it's important to have regular blood tests. We recommend getting them more often if you have a family history of high cholesterol, diabetes, or high blood pressure.
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