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Lipid profile in Pentagram Eye Hospital and Medical Center

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About the clinic

A lipid profile at Pentagram Eye Hospital and Medical Center in Sofia, Bulgaria, checks for cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. The clinic performs this diagnostic in a laboratory accredited with the highest rating by the Ministry of Health. Patients receive accurate results verified by the Bulgarian National System for External Laboratory Control.

Diagnostic process and results

This blood test identifies markers for cardiovascular health and lipid metabolism. The procedure is performed on-site, so there is no need to visit an external facility. Results are generated through a clinical laboratory that follows ISO 9001:2015 standards for quality management. This diagnostic is available for private patients and those using health insurance or corporate programs.

Preparation for the lipid profile

Specific steps help ensure the accuracy of the blood draw. Patients must follow these guidelines before the test:

  • Fasting. Do not eat before the blood draw; only water is allowed.
  • Physical activity. Avoid heavy exertion and stress starting from the day before the test.
  • Medication review. Tell the laboratory staff and your doctor about any medicines you take regularly.
  • NHIF referrals. The clinic accepts these referrals for the test during weekdays.

Laboratory standards

The facility maintains the highest level of accreditation granted by the Ministry of Health. It participates in external laboratory control systems to maintain consistent testing accuracy. The clinic also holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, which covers all diagnostic services and laboratory protocols. Patients may leave a request on Bookimed to schedule this screening.

Highlights

2012 Year of foundation
34 doctors

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ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems certificate for Pentagram Eye Hospital and Medical Center
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Pentagram Eye Hospital and Medical Center: more details about the clinic

Bulgaria, Sofia
Pentagram Eye Hospital and Medical Center is a Sofia-based healthcare facility founded in 2012, known for combining specialized ophthalmology with accessible diagnostics across multiple departments. At the core of the hospital is the Eye Diseases Center, equipped for precise diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, and diseases of the retina, vitreous body, and cornea, as well as eyelid conditions and dry eye. Refractive patients can also receive laser correction for hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism. The clinic’s daily practice highlights key areas including cataract, refractive laser correction, glaucoma, eyelid disorders, retinal and vitreous diseases, corneal diseases, “dry eye” syndrome, and keratoplasty. Beyond ophthalmology, Pentagram offers Obstetrics and Gynecology with preventive examinations and early cervical cancer screening, along with microbiological diagnostics and colposcopy. The Obstetrics and Gynecology office also includes breast ultrasound and specialized ultrasound diagnostics of pregnancy, with a dedicated focus on pregnancy monitoring packages. Endocrinology services cover preventive examinations, hormonal testing and interpretation, ultrasound diagnostics of glands, conservative treatment of endocrine diseases, and ongoing monitoring. Cardiology consultations are supported by examinations that include echocardiography, and other cardiac diagnostics for cardiovascular disease assessment. The clinic also provides Neurology diagnostics and treatment for central and peripheral nervous system disorders, addressing headaches and migraines, stroke, neuralgia, peripheral neuropathies, sleep disorders, Parkinsonian syndromes, and related conditions. For ENT, the clinic states modern diagnostics and treatment for ENT-related conditions in adults and children, including common adult ENT problems such as sinusitis and rhinitis (including allergic rhinitis), as well as ear conditions including acute and chronic otitis. For diagnostics, Pentagram’s clinical laboratory is presented as the foundation for early and precise diagnosis, treatment monitoring, assessing recovery, and translating lab results into clinical decisions. The laboratory is accredited with the highest rating by the Ministry of Health and is part of the Bulgarian National System for External Laboratory Control. The lab works with referrals from NHIF (excluding Saturdays and Sundays), private health insurance funds, corporate clients under preventive programs, and fee-paying patients. Pentagram highlights quality and safety initiatives through ISO 9001:2015 certification and awards recognizing medical quality and innovation, including “Hospital of the Year” for 2025 and an innovation and good practices award for 2024. Leadership includes Dr. Vesselin Daskalov as Director, with 38 years of ophthalmology experience, and the clinic’s team profile also includes additional administrative and nursing roles supporting day-to-day care. With 9 employees, the clinic positions itself as a focused, multi-department facility where patients can receive coordinated diagnostics and consultations without moving between providers. International patients are also supported through the clinic’s stated international operation and by offering services that include both outpatient diagnostics and procedures described within each department’s care pathways.
Additional services
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free
Accommodation
Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily

g.k. Banishora, Dimitar Petkov St 11, 1309 Sofia, Bulgaria

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Fahad Mawlood
Clinic’s representative
updated 10/3/2026

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