What is Heart and cholesterol blood test used for?
A heart and metabolism package with total, HDL, LDL and VLDL cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose and HbA1c. It covers the classic risk factors for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, which are also closely linked to low testosterone in men with excess weight.
Parameters in Heart and cholesterol blood test (7)
- Total cholesterol
- All the cholesterol in the blood.
- HDL cholesterol
- Cholesterol carried away from the blood vessels.
- LDL cholesterol
- The cholesterol fraction most closely linked to atherosclerosis.
- VLDL cholesterol
- Cholesterol in triglyceride-rich particles.
- Triglycerides
- Blood fats that rise after meals. Measured fasting.
- HbA1c
- Long-term blood sugar, reflecting the average over roughly the last two to three months.
- Glucose
- Blood sugar at the moment of sampling. Most informative when fasting.
Preparation for Heart and cholesterol blood test
- Fast for 8–12 hours beforehand; water is allowed.
- No alcohol the day before the test.
Preparation follows the laboratory's instructions for this package. Celto
What is a venous blood test?
A venous blood test means the sample is taken from a vein, usually in the crook of the elbow. Trained staff insert a thin needle and collect the blood in small vacuum tubes; the draw itself normally takes only a few minutes. A venous sample gives the laboratory enough material to measure many markers at once with standard, quality-controlled methods.
How much blood is drawn?
A standard adult blood tube typically holds about 4–5 ml, and some tube types up to about 9 ml. The total depends on how many tubes the package needs, but even with several tubes it is a small fraction of the 470 ml taken at a normal blood donation.
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Questions & answers
What is Heart and cholesterol blood test used for?
A heart and metabolism package with total, HDL, LDL and VLDL cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose and HbA1c. It covers the classic risk factors for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, which are also closely linked to low testosterone in men with excess weight.
How do I prepare for Heart and cholesterol blood test?
Fast for 8–12 hours beforehand; water is allowed. No alcohol the day before the test.
How much blood is taken for Heart and cholesterol blood test?
A standard adult blood tube typically holds about 4–5 ml, and some tube types up to about 9 ml. The total depends on how many tubes the package needs, but even with several tubes it is a small fraction of the 470 ml taken at a normal blood donation.
Do I need a referral for Heart and cholesterol blood test?
No – in Denmark no referral is needed. The package is only available in Denmark, and there you can order it through NordicTRT without a referral from your own doctor. The sample is taken as a normal venous blood test at a Celto location in Denmark.
Can the results of Heart and cholesterol blood test give a diagnosis on their own?
No. Blood values have to be interpreted together with your symptoms, medical history and sometimes repeat measurements. Results outside the reference range should be discussed with a doctor.
What does Total cholesterol show?
All the cholesterol in the blood.
What does HDL cholesterol show?
Cholesterol carried away from the blood vessels.
What does LDL cholesterol show?
The cholesterol fraction most closely linked to atherosclerosis.
What does VLDL cholesterol show?
Cholesterol in triglyceride-rich particles.
What does Triglycerides show?
Blood fats that rise after meals. Measured fasting.
What does HbA1c show?
Long-term blood sugar, reflecting the average over roughly the last two to three months.
What does Glucose show?
Blood sugar at the moment of sampling. Most informative when fasting.