{"product_id":"ldl-direct","title":"LDL (Direct Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"test-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"test-lead\"\u003eThe Direct LDL Cholesterol test measures low-density lipoprotein — the \"bad\" cholesterol that builds up in artery walls and leads to heart disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat does this test check?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDirectly measures LDL cholesterol concentration in the blood using a homogeneous assay, providing a more accurate result than calculated LDL — especially in people with high triglycerides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy get tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHigh LDL is the primary modifiable risk factor for coronary artery disease and stroke. Direct measurement is more reliable than calculated LDL for guiding treatment decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho should get this test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAdults monitoring their cardiovascular risk, those on cholesterol-lowering medications tracking treatment response, and anyone with elevated triglycerides where calculated LDL may be unreliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFasting for 9–12 hours is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NowExpress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55596731105448,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nowexpress.ph\/products\/ldl-direct","provider":"NowExpress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}