Is fasting required for cholesterol test?
No, fasting is not required until your doctor has specifically asked you to do so
Last updated on 11 Apr 2023
A lipid panel is a test that measures the amount of certain fat molecules called lipids in your blood.
A lipid profile test and fasting blood glucose need minimum 10 hours of fasting howver, check with your doctor if you are only checking lipid profile for certain parameters then you might not need fasting.
HDL stands for High density lipoprotein also known as good cholesterol.
The doctor only asks you to repeat the test every few months if the tests are boderline or very high. Then they must be checked routinely to ensure that organs are working fine.
Yes, if your lipid profile is normal then the heart is functioning well
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