{"product_id":"cdt-test-alcoholgebruik-hplc","title":"CDT (Alcohol Consumption HPLC)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is CDT?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCDT is a biomarker used to measure heavy alcohol consumption. It refers to a form of the transferrin protein that is lower in carbohydrates when there is heavy alcohol consumption. HPLC refers to the method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy have CDT tested?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test is useful for individuals who want to know if their alcohol consumption is affecting their health. It is particularly useful for medical professionals to assess heavy drinking over an extended period, usually the last two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA CDT test can indicate long-term heavy alcohol consumption. It is more sensitive and specific for alcohol than other tests and can help in assessing levels of alcohol consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high CDT level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high CDT level indicates heavy and regular alcohol consumption. This may point to potential health risks and the need for further evaluation or a change in lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a low CDT level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low CDT level suggests moderate or no alcohol consumption. This is generally an indication that alcohol is not significantly affecting the transferrin protein level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCan sometimes be used by CBR (Central Bureau for Driving Licenses).\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47692513116506,"sku":"","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/CDTtestalcoholgebruik_HPLC.png?v=1755941866","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/nl\/products\/cdt-test-alcoholgebruik-hplc","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}