General Information About the Test
Test Process and Preparation
In healthy individuals without risk factors, the goal is for the LDL value to be below 130 mg/dL. However, in high-risk patients who have previously had a heart attack, have stents placed, or have diabetes, this target is desired to be much lower (generally below 70 mg/dL).
One of the most important factors is genetic predisposition (familial high cholesterol). Aside from this, being overweight, having a sedentary lifestyle, and eating processed foods containing margarine or trans fats are factors that directly increase LDL.
Yes. To ensure that the fat (lipid) molecules circulating in the blood are not directly and immediately affected by the food eaten, a strict fast of exactly 10-12 hours (water is permitted) after dinner must be maintained before the blood sample is taken.
The information on this page is for informational purposes only. The results of medical tests must be evaluated by specialist physicians.
