LDL cholesterol measurement

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol , often referred to as "bad cholesterol," is a key indicator of lipid metabolism. Unlike HDL cholesterol, LDL promotes cholesterol accumulation in tissues, which may be associated with increased cardiovascular risk.

In animal health, LDL cholesterol assessment is used to characterize nutritional status, analyze the impact of dietary supplements and evaluate the quality of dietary formulations.

Principle of analysis

Several analytical methods are used to determine LDL cholesterol concentration:

• Colorimetric enzymatic methods : rapid and suitable for routine analyses.
• ELISA : allowing specific and targeted measurement.
• HPLC : guaranteeing high precision and fine separation of the different lipid fractions.

These approaches ensure reliable quantification, adapted to research and quality control needs.

Animal health applications

LDL cholesterol testing is particularly useful for:

• To assess the impact of diets and dietary supplements on lipid metabolism.
• To study the effects of nutraceuticals on LDL reduction and lipid profile improvement.
• Characterize dietary or functional products intended for animal nutrition.
• Monitoring metabolic health in veterinary clinical studies.

Affected matrices

• Animal serum and plasma
• Biological samples from nutritional studies
• Dietary products and enriched formulations for animals

Quality and compliance issues

Measuring LDL cholesterol allows you to:

• Have a relevant marker for monitoring animal health.
• Compare the effectiveness of different functional ingredients or regimens.
• Meet veterinary nutrition research protocols.
• Ensure that dietary products comply with scientific and regulatory expectations.

YesWeLab support

YesWeLab relies on a network of accredited partner laboratories (ISO 17025, COFRAC) to offer reliable analyses adapted to your specific needs.

Our digital platform allows you to:

• Order your analyses easily online
• Entrust your samples to the most competent laboratories according to your matrices
• Monitor the progress of services in real time
• Receive validated and usable results quickly
• Benefit from the scientific support of our experts to choose the most suitable method

Related analyses

• HDL (High-Density Lipoproteins) Cholesterol Test
• Total cholesterol measurement
• Triglyceride Testing