lipid determination Flashcards
Conversion Factors:
Cholesterol to mmol/l
= 0.026
mg/dL mmol/L
Conversion Factors:
triglycerides to mmol/l
= 0.0113
mg/dL to mmol/L
conversion of cholesterol tommol/l
0.0259
The patient should remain on a regular diet for at least
_____ weeks prior to the blood sample being taken.
3 weeks
There should be no significant weight gain or loss. No consumption of alcohol for at least ___days
The sample must be collected after a fast of at least __.
12 hour
ATP III Classification for TAG Values
<150 mg/dL - normal
< 150 - 199 - borderline high
< 200 - 499 mg/dl - high
>500 mg/dl high
Increased triglyceride can be seen in
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type I, IIb, III and IV and V
Alcoholism
Nephrotic Syndrome
Hypothyroidism
Pancreatitis
Decreased triglyceride can be seen in
Malabsorption Syndrome
Hyperthyroidism
Malnutrition
Brain Infarction
determination of total cholesterol
Faster to perform
enzymatic method
determination of total cholesterol
Use less corrosive chemicals
ENZYMATIC METHOD
determination of total cholesterol
To diminish the problems associated with esters and other sterols
ENZYMATIC METHOD
determination of total cholesterol
Hydrolysis of cholesterol esters and oxidation of cholesterol
ENZYMATIC METHOD
reference values for total cholesterol
125 mg/dL (3.2 mmol/L)
conversion of cholesterol tommol/l
0.0259