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).
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