Can you drink alcohol before a cholesterol blood test?
No, alcohol can alter blood test results. It is advised not to consume alcohol 48 hours before the test.
Last updated on 11 Apr 2023
The main components of lipid profile are total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides. All the mentioned are important to ascess your heart's condition.
The doctor will ask you to perform a simple blood test known as lipid profile to measure cholesterol.
Yes.
Yes, if your lipid profile is normal then the heart is functioning well
No, fasting is not required until your doctor has specifically asked you to do so
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