LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN CHOLESTEROL (LDL-C) concentration is considered to be the most important clinical predictor with respect to coronary atherosclerosis, lowering LDL-C levels reduces the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). Patients with significantly elevated LDL-C levels are often affected by the genetic form of hypercholesterolaemia.
Accurate measurement of LDL-cholesterol is of vital importance in therapies which focus on lipid reduction to prevent atherosclerosis or reduce its progress and to avoid plaque rupture. For evaluation of liver, thyroid, kidney functions
Specification
Method Liquid selective detergent direct method
Specimen serum, plasma
On board stability up to 12 weeks
Calibration stability up to 12 weeks
Measuring range 2-940 mg/dl
Regulatory status CE IVD