Studies show that HDL cholesterol, or “good cholesterol”, is linked to better vascular health.
HDL, or high-density lipoproteins, transport cholesterol from the walls of arteries and other tissues back to the liver where it breaks down. This type of cholesterol is also referred to as “good” cholesterol. Good cholesterol has been linked to a lower risk of arterial disease in several studies.
The amount of HDL cholesterol can be measured with blood tests:
Check out the Vital´s laboratory packages, which include HDL cholesterol measurement.
The HDL cholesterol measurement is included in the following test packages:
HDL cholesterol levels are influenced by genetics, gender, and lifestyle. Women usually have more HDL cholesterol than men because of estrogen.
The amount of good cholesterol can be increased by exercising, losing excess weight, and quitting smoking.
Cholesterol can be decreased in the following situations:
Reference levels may vary depending on the laboratory and the test analysis method.
HDL test shows the amount of good HDL cholesterol in the blood. Good cholesterol has been linked to a lower risk of arterial disease in studies.
Regular blood tests will help to identify elevated cholesterol levels and enable appropriate treatment.
Vital laboratory package Man 50+ includes 36 values and provides you with a comprehensive overview of your health. Vital’s doctors have developed this laboratory package based on some of the most important values that affect age-related lifestyle diseases, as well as values that are interesting to monitor specifically for you as a man over 50 years old.
Vital laboratory package Woman 50+ includes 39 values and provides senior women with a broad overview of their health. Vital’s doctors have developed this laboratory package based on some of the most important values that affect age-related lifestyle diseases, as well as values that are interesting to monitor specifically for you as a woman over 50 years old.
The test shows the amount of good HDL cholesterol in the blood. Good cholesterol has been linked to a lower risk of arterial disease in studies.
Vital laboratory package Basic includes 21 values that give you a wide range of information on how your body is doing. It includes blood count, cholesterol levels, blood glucose, ferritin and studies of the functioning of the thyroid gland, liver and kidneys.
The LDL cholesterol level shows the amount of harmful cholesterol in the blood.
Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1) is a carrier protein that helps transport HDL cholesterol (also known as good cholesterol) as well as other harmful fat molecules in the blood.
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) is a carrier protein that helps transport LDL cholesterol (also known as “bad” cholesterol) as well as other harmful fat molecules in the blood.
CRP or a high-sensitivity CRP test is usually carried out if an inflammatory disease is suspected.
The total cholesterol measurement shows the total cholesterol value in the blood.
Elevated triglyceride levels rarely need to be lowered with medication, as changing lifestyle habits is the primary treatment.
Article updated:
14 May 2024