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Cholesterol Assay. By: Desirae Oakley & Tyler Morsi. Learning About Cholesterol Assay. Introduction.
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Cholesterol Assay By: Desirae Oakley & Tyler Morsi
Introduction Cholesterol is a fat found in blood,bile,and brain tissue. It is a component of most cell membranes and serves as a precursor to bile acids, steroids and vitamin D. The determination of serum cholesterol is a major aid in the diagnosis and classification of lipidemias,such as hypercholestemia (high cholesterol levels), which can lead to heart disease.
Reference Values The following levels are recommended for the recognition of hypercholestemia (high cholesterol levels)