Description
What is LDL Cholesterol Blood Test?
LDL tests are a type of blood test used by doctors to determine how much LDL cholesterol is present in a person’s circulation. LDL testing can be part of a lipid panel test or can be used to determine LDL levels on their own.
Cholesterol cannot be dissolved in the blood. It must be transported to and from cells through molecules called lipoproteins. On the one hand, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is also known as “bad” cholesterol. One molecule of bad cholesterol (LDL) is a single molecule of apolipoprotein that helps circulate fatty acids, and the only function of these less dense molecules is to transport cholesterol to tissues and arteries.
Why get a Blood LDL Cholesterol test?
In most cases, a person with high cholesterol levels will show no signs or symptoms. High amounts of LDL cholesterol, on the other hand, can cause plaque to build up in a person’s blood vessels.
Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and waste products from the body’s cells. In turn, this can accumulate inside a person’s arteries, narrowing or blocking them. Specifically, plaque accumulation can lead to:
- Coronary artery disease (CAD).
- Stroke and heart attack.
- Chronic kidney disease is a condition that affects the kidneys.
As a result, it is critical that a person’s cholesterol levels be monitored on a frequent basis. A person may need to fast for 9–12 hours before getting an LDL blood test.
Instructions for use
Please take your sample in the morning. Whilst ensuring to take it at least one hour before any medication.
1 Test
✓ LDL: measures the risk of disease with small, dense LDLs thought to increase risk over larger ones.
High Level
High LDL cholesterol levels may be caused by:
- Kidney disease.
- Liver disease.
- Sub active thyroid gland (hypothyroidism).
- Age.
- Sex.
Low Level
Low LDL cholesterol levels are not considered dangerous. Instead, they can be found in patients with inherited lipoprotein deficiency, in those with:
- Hyperthyroidism.
- Infections.
- Inflammation and cirrhosis.
How our Home Test Kits Work
Order your kit online and once it arrive collect your sample at home.
Drop off the parcel preferably in the morning to get the earlier box clearances. Using the Return Track24 pre-paid label on each test kit, drop the package off at the nearest Royal Mail Priority Red Box to return it to the Lab.
Once your results are ready, we will send you an email with your certificate.
How long do blood test results take?
The target turnaround time for LDL Cholesterol Blood test results is 1-3 working days of receiving in the laboratory. However, the turnaround time is a guide only and will sometimes depend upon assay run schedules.
Please take your test on a Monday to Thursday to avoid delivery delays at the lab.
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