What is it?
Cholesterol is an essential molecule in the body. It is responsible for the production and maintenance of the cell membrane layer and also plays a significant role in signaling cellular processes. Cholesterol is also a precursor for vitamin D and hormones.Most cholesterol is produced in liver cells and must be transported through the blood to be effectively distributed throughout the body. This transport occurs with lipoproteins, such as LDL. LDL prepares cholesterol for use in a cell that needs it. When there is too much cholesterol, LDL is not absorbed and remains in the blood. This is harmful to your blood vessels.
What do we determine?
In the cholesterol blood test, we first determine your cholesterol levels. We also look at the 'bad' LDL cholesterol and the 'good' HDL cholesterol. Based on these data, we can calculate a cholesterol/HDL cholesterol ratio. The lower this value, the better.We also measure the overall fats in your body, the so-called triglycerides. These are fats you ingest with your food. Triglycerides are converted into fatty acids in your intestines and then converted back into triglycerides in the liver. In various compositions, they are transported through the blood vessels in lipoproteins. This test gives you a good picture of the fats in your body and your risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Fasting
For preventive cholesterol determination for your health, it is best to be fasting for 8 hours before the blood test, so you can only consume water during this time.
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How does it work?
Professional testing
Self-tests do not always provide reliable and consistent results. That's why Labplusarts chooses to have the tests professionally administered at a testing location. We have made this process as simple as possible for you.
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Find the test that suits you
Information on various health topics and a clear overview of our extensive test offerings. Through the website, you can easily determine which test may be relevant for you. Do you need assistance in making a choice or would you like to customize your own package? Feel free to contact us.
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Choose a testing location
Wij nemen de testen af op 350+ locaties in Nederland, zo is er altijd een locatie bij jou in de buurt. Tijdens het bestelproces kies je eenvoudig jouw priklocatie en na betaling kan je een afspraak maken. Kies dus waar en wanneer het jou uitkomt.
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Get tested
During your appointment, one of our medical professionals will collect your sample. Subsequently, your sample will be examined in the laboratory.
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Truly reliable results with understandable explanations
Omdat jouw sample professioneel is afgenomen is het resultaat consistent. De uitslag van jouw onderzoek wordt beoordeeld door een van onze eigen artsen en voorzien van een gedegen advies. We vinden het belangrijk dat jij begrijpt wat het resultaat voor jou betekent. Hier zorgen we voor door uitleg te geven over het onderzoek en de betekenis van jouw waarde.
Altijd een locatie in de buurt
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When to choose this test?
Opt for the cholesterol blood test when:- You want to know if a healthy diet/lifestyle is effective
- Your risk of cardiovascular disease is increasing or decreasing
- You want a quantitative picture of your cardiovascular risk profile
- You want to prevent hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis
- You want to exclude hypocholesterolemia, which is often associated with thyroid diseases.