Direct Method - Selective Detergent

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Quantitative determination of Cholesterol HDL on serum and plasma.

Cholesterol is a fat present in the blood, involved in various processes that are fundamental for the functioning of the body. If present in excessive quantities, it is one of the major risk factors for heart disease. Cholesterol is transported within molecular structures known as lipoproteins, more specifically low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL).

HDL-C is mainly made by proteins and by a reduced quantity of cholesterol. It’s considered as protective because it collects the excess cholesterol and carries it to the liver for removal. For this reason it is also called “good cholesterol”.