HDL cholesterol measurement

High-density lipoproteins (HDL) , commonly referred to as "good cholesterol," play a key role in the reverse transport of cholesterol to the liver, contributing to lipid regulation and cardiovascular protection. In animals, assessment of the HDL fraction is an important indicator of nutritional and metabolic status and overall health.

HDL cholesterol measurement provides reliable lipid profile data for veterinary studies, animal nutrition, or research into the effects of functional ingredients.

Principle of analysis

HDL cholesterol measurement can be performed using different approaches:

• Colorimetric enzymatic methods : used for rapid and reliable routine analysis.
• ELISA : allowing a specific measurement and adapted to comparative or experimental studies.
• HPLC : offering increased precision and fine separation of different lipid fractions.

These techniques guarantee results suitable for both exploratory studies and rigorous quality controls.

Animal health applications

HDL cholesterol measurement is particularly relevant in several contexts:

• Nutritional monitoring : assess the impact of diets or nutritional supplements on lipid metabolism.
• Veterinary research : characterize the lipid profile in the context of studies on metabolic or cardiovascular diseases.
• Animal performance and welfare tests : analyzing lipid balance in livestock or research animals.
• Evaluation of functional ingredients : measuring the effectiveness of nutraceutical compounds aimed at improving the lipid profile.

Affected matrices

• Animal serum and plasma
• Biological samples from experimental studies
• Products and formulations intended for animal nutrition

Quality and compliance issues

HDL cholesterol analysis allows you to:

• Have a reliable biomarker for metabolic and nutritional monitoring.
• Meet the requirements of clinical and veterinary research protocols.
• Compare the effectiveness of different functional ingredients or diets.
• Improve understanding of the metabolic mechanisms involved in animal health.

YesWeLab support

YesWeLab provides you with a network of accredited and certified partner laboratories (ISO 17025, COFRAC), experts in biochemical and nutritional analyses.

Thanks to our digital platform, you benefit from:

• A simplified online application
• A selection of the laboratory best suited to your specific needs
• Real-time monitoring of the progress of your analyses
• Reliable results that comply with international standards
• The scientific expertise of our team for the choice of the most relevant method (colorimetry, ELISA or HPLC)

Related analyses

• Total cholesterol measurement
• LDL (Low-Density Lipoproteins) Cholesterol Test
• Triglyceride Testing