Exceptional correlation with standard methods
A correlation coefficient of r=0.99 was obtained with a competitor method
Liquid ready-to-use
The Randox Cholesterol Total reagent is available in a liquid ready to use format for convenience and ease of use.
Other Features
Liquid ready-to-use reagents
Correlation coefficient of r=0.99 with competitor method
What is Total Cholesterol assay used for?
Cholesterol measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatments of lipid lipoprotein metabolism disorders. Lipids play an important role in the body; they serve as hormones or hormone precursors, aid in digestion, provide energy, storage and metabolic fuels, act as functional and structural components in biomembranes and form insulation to allow nerve conduction and prevent heat loss.
In clinical chemistry, over the last decade however, lipids have become associated with lipoprotein metabolism and atherosclerosis.
A patient will be offered a blood cholesterol level test if they:
have been diagnosed with coronary heart disease, stroke or mini-stroke
are over 40
have a family history of early cardiovascular disease
have a close family member who has an inherited cholesterol-related condition
are overweight or obese
have high blood pressure or diabetes
Have another medical condition such as a kidney condition, an underactive thyroid gland or pancreatitis