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83701 Lipoprotein bld hour fraction

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: HDL cholesterol, good cholesterol

Quantitation of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol fraction in serum or plasma using immunochemical or enzymatic methods.

Clinical Context

Key component of lipid panel for cardiovascular risk assessment. Inverse relationship with atherosclerosis; higher levels are cardioprotective.

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PathologyCardiologyInternal Medicine

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