Serum cholesterol to phospholipid ratio
The level of serum phospholipids is closely related to cholesterol, and the normal human cholesterol/phospholipid ratio is 0.94 on average. Phospholipids also rise when cholesterol levels rise with age or dietary conditions. Hypercholesterolemia usually also has hyperphosphatidemia in the pathological state, but the phospholipid rises later than cholesterol, so the cholesterol/phospholipid ratio is higher than 1.0. Basic Information Specialist classification: cardiovascular examination classification: biochemical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Tips: Do not eat too greasy, high-protein foods the day before the blood draw, avoid heavy drinking. The alcohol content in the blood directly affects the test results. Normal value 0.94. Clinical significance Increased can be seen in hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis. High results may be diseases: atherosclerosis, acute abdominal type - hyperlipidemia syndrome considerations Do not eat too greasy, high-protein foods the day before the blood draw, avoid heavy drinking. The alcohol content in the blood directly affects the test results. Inspection process Immediately after venous blood collection, the test method is lipid determination. Not suitable for the crowd no. Adverse reactions and risks no.
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