{"product_id":"ldl-cholesterol-test","title":"LDL - Serum","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ab035111-7fff-bcea-671a-4a11793d7148\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e✅\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLDL - Cholesterol Test\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood 🩸\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial instructions 🔄️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis test can be conducted at any time of the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eYou can eat and drink normally before this test. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to test 🤔\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should consider testing if:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eYou want to assess your risk of heart disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eYou have a family history of high cholesterol or cardiovascular conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eYou are monitoring cholesterol levels or response to lifestyle or treatment changes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time 📚\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-3 working days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➕\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is often referred to as “bad” cholesterol because high levels can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries. The LDL – Serum test measures the amount of LDL cholesterol in your blood and is commonly used to assess cardiovascular risk. Elevated LDL levels may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. This test is typically performed alongside other lipid tests to support accurate risk assessment and ongoing cholesterol management.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Tested South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47936574849179,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/8586\/5021\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_20_2025_07_58_59_PM.png?v=1755716532","url":"https:\/\/www.get-tested.co.za\/products\/ldl-cholesterol-test","provider":"Get Tested South Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}