Lipid profiles are used to determine the overall status of fat metabolism. High levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, and low levels of HDL cholesterol increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Lipids are analysed from a blood sample, which is collected after 10–14 hours of fasting. This means that you should not eat or drink anything other than water before sampling. The test does not require morning sampling. The treating physician is always responsible for interpreting your results.

Name and abbreviation of test: CHOLESTEROL fP – Kol

The reference value for total cholesterol is below 5.0 mmol/l.

Name and abbreviation of test: TRIGLYCERIDES fP -Trigly

The reference value for triglycerides is below 1.7 mmol/l.

Name and abbreviation of test: CHOLESTEROL, high-density lipoproteins fP -Kol-HDL

The reference values for HDL cholesterol, also known as the good cholesterol, are above 1.2 mmol/l for women and above 1.0 mmol/l for men.

Name and abbreviation of test: CHOLESTEROL, low-density lipoproteins fP-Kol-LDL

The reference values for LDL cholesterol, also known as the bad cholesterol, are below 3.0 mmol/l for low-risk patients, below 2.6 mmol/l for moderate-risk patients, below 1.8 mmol/l for high-risk patients, and below 1.4 mmol/l for very high-risk patients.