Direct LDL cholesterol testing measures the amount of cholesterol found inside low-density lipoproteins (LDL) in a sample of blood. LDL cholesterol is known as a type of “bad” cholesterol because it can build up in the blood vessels such as arteries and increase the risk of stroke, heart disease, and heart attack.
Direct LDL cholesterol testing measures the amount of cholesterol found inside low-density lipoproteins (LDL) in a sample of blood. LDL cholesterol is known as a type of “bad” cholesterol because it can build up in the blood vessels such as arteries and increase the risk of stroke, heart disease, and heart attack.
