LDL Cholesterol, serum level

Short Name: LDL
Sample required: Serum
Result Time: 1 Days

LDL is a type of lipoprotein that carries cholesterol in the blood. LDL is considered to be undesirable because it deposits excess cholesterol in walls of blood vessel and contributes to hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and heart disease. Hence LDL cholesterol is often termed “bad” cholesterol. HIGH LDL level poses a risk of cardiovascular disease