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Trade Centre, Dubai · Lipid marker · GP-interpreted

LDL Cholesterol test in Trade Centre, read by a doctor.

LDL Cholesterol in Trade Centre — done the right way: a DHA-licensed nurse to your door, an accredited Dubai lab, and a real conversation with the doctor who reads your result. Cholesterol carried in LDL particles, traditionally called 'bad cholesterol' because it deposits in artery walls.

What LDL Cholesterol actually tells us

Cholesterol carried in LDL particles, traditionally called 'bad cholesterol' because it deposits in artery walls.

We always pair LDL with ApoB, Lp(a), hs-CRP and an overall cardiovascular risk score before recommending therapy.

High LDL Cholesterol

Optimal: <2.6 mmol/L. Borderline: 2.6–3.3. High: 3.4–4.1. Very high: ≥4.9 (consider familial hypercholesterolaemia).

Low LDL Cholesterol

Very low LDL is generally safe; ensure adequate nutrition.

Symptoms we ask about

  • Silent in most cases; tendon xanthomas in familial hypercholesterolaemia

Risk factors

  • Saturated fat intake
  • Genetics
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Obesity
  • Diabetes

Conditions linked

  • Atherosclerosis
  • Coronary disease
  • Stroke
  • Peripheral artery disease

Lifestyle that moves the needle

  • Reduce saturated fat
  • Plant sterols, oats, legumes
  • Regular cardio
  • Weight loss
  • Stop smoking

Further tests we may run

  • ApoB
  • Lp(a)
  • CAC score
  • Thyroid function

Treatments where indicated

  • Statins
  • Ezetimibe
  • PCSK9 inhibitors
  • Bempedoic acid

Retest: 8–12 weeks on therapy, annually otherwise.

Questions from Trade Centre patients

How do I book a LDL Cholesterol test in Trade Centre?

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WhatsApp us or call +971 4 566 1486. We confirm a nurse slot for Trade Centre — most patients are seen within 60–90 minutes — and the GP call is included.

How much does LDL Cholesterol cost in Trade Centre?

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Standalone LDL Cholesterol is typically AED 150–350 depending on the panel. We bundle it free into our Comprehensive Health Checks (AED 1,500 men / 1,800 women) and our Unlimited Bloods membership.

What does an abnormal LDL Cholesterol mean for me?

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That's exactly the conversation you'll have with the GP. We always pair LDL with ApoB, Lp(a), hs-CRP and an overall cardiovascular risk score before recommending therapy.

Is the GP a real doctor?

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Yes — GMC-registered, British-trained. The same doctor who reads your LDL Cholesterol is the one who phones you in Trade Centre.

Will my employer or insurer see the result?

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We don't share with employers or insurers. As a DHA-licensed clinic we upload to NABIDH; other DHA-connected providers can technically access your record.

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