Oxidised LDL is a potentially harmful type of cholesterol that is produced in the body when normal LDL cholesterol is damaged by chemical interactions with free radicals. Together with inflammatory responses, free radicals can result in hardening of the arteries.
Elevated oxidised LDL has been associated with accelerated atherogenesis, coronary artery disease, acute myocardial infarction, angina and metabolic syndrome.
You’ll receive your venous blood draw test kit in the mail, along with logistics for your sample collection.
