Patients kept on haemodialysis because of chronic renal insufficiency
were investigated for lipid profiles. The cholesterol level did not di
ffer as compared to the age-matched control, while the triglyceride le
vel was elevated.. The correlation was found between the lipid paramet
ers, period spent in dialysis programme and level of serum creatinine
and urea. In renal failures of different origin the lipid levels are i
n relationship with the underlying disorders.