Fasting is necessary for lipid profile?
No, fasting is not nesscary until your doctor has specifically asked you to do so
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
No, a cholesterol test does not show drug use
A lipid panel is a test that measures the amount of certain fat molecules called lipids in your blood.
The normal range for cholesterol is up to 200 mg/dL. The normal range for triglycerides is less than 150 mg/dL. The normal range for HDL cholesterol is between 40 - 60 mg/dL (the higher the value, the better) The normal range for LDL cholesterol is less than 100 mg/dL
The doctor will ask you to perform a simple blood test known as lipid profile to measure cholesterol.
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