Lipoproteins, separation in serum

Lipoproteins, distribution in serum

Clinical significance

Lipids, due to the fact that they are insoluble in aqueous medium, are transported to target tissues in the form of lipoproteins - particles with an orchestrated structure and function. Lipoproteins are complexes composed of lipidsów and proteins called apolipoproteins. Lipoproteins according to the density of each class are divided into: chylomicrons - CHM, very low density lipoproteins - VLDL, intermediate density lipoproteins - IDL, low density liporoteins - LDL, high density lipoproteins - HDL. The role of each class of lipoproteins is orchestrated. VLDL and IDL have a function in the transport of fatty acidsóre into the cellsóre between meals, chylomicrons – transport of fatty acidsóre after a meal, LDL - transport of cholesterol into the cellsóre, HDL- are responsible for the return transport of cholesterol to the liver. The test is useful in the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseasesób and lipid disorders.

Fasting intake is recommended, after a 12-hour fast.