VLDL Cholesterol
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VLDL Cholesterol
Quest Diagnostics
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BiomarkersQuest Diagnostics biomarkers
- Triglycerides A type of fat in your blood used for energy storage. Elevated levels are linked to increased cardiovascular risk and often reflect diet, weight, or metabolic health.
- Cholesterol, Very Low Density Lipoprotein
$3.49
Description
This test measures the amount of triglycerides in the blood and calculates the level of very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C). VLDL-C is important for assessing the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) like heart disease. VLDL carries cholesterol and is the main transporter of triglycerides in the blood. It's often part of a lipid profile test to evaluate overall risk for heart-related issues.
Why is this test important?
Understanding VLDL-C levels helps in identifying risks for atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), coronary heart disease, and metabolic syndrome. VLDL-C contains a lot of triglycerides and, once in your bloodstream, changes into other forms of cholesterol that can contribute to heart disease.
Included biomarkers
Biomarkers
- Triglycerides A type of fat in your blood used for energy storage. Elevated levels are linked to increased cardiovascular risk and often reflect diet, weight, or metabolic health.
- Cholesterol, Very Low Density Lipoprotein
Preparation
Labcorp
This test is coming soon at Labcorp.
Quest Diagnostics
- Fasting for 9-12 hours before your blood draw is required.
- Fasting before a blood draw means you don't eat or drink anything except water.
- Your doctor should provide any special instructions related to fasting for your test. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
- These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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