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Lipid Fractionation Analysis

Meaning

Lipid Fractionation Analysis is an advanced diagnostic procedure that precisely quantifies the various subclasses and particle sizes of lipoproteins, including high-density (HDL), low-density (LDL), and very-low-density (VLDL) cholesterol. This analysis provides a far more granular and clinically predictive assessment of cardiovascular and metabolic risk than a traditional, crude total cholesterol panel. The detailed breakdown of particle size, especially the concentration of small, dense LDL, is essential for personalized risk stratification and targeted intervention strategies.