Cholesterol
- Useful for:
Measurement of serum cholesterol levels can be used as an indicator of liver function, biliary function, intestinal absorption, and thyroid function, as well as an indicator of predisposition to the development of coronary artery disease. Cholesterol levels constitute an important factor for the diagnosis and classification of hyperlipoproteinemias. Stress, age, sex, hormonal balance, and pregnancy affect normal cholesterol levels.
- Method Name: Enzymatic
- Other Common Names: Total Cholesterol
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 5
- Fasting or other requirements: 8-12 hrs fasting
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab, BOCOC Lab and Apollonio Lab
