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Is fasting required for cholesterol test?

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

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What is Lipid profile test used for?

Lipid profile is used for measuring the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in the body.

Last updated on 11 Apr 2023

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Which blood tests need to be fasting?

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.

Last updated on 11 Apr 2023

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What are ideal values of lipid profile tests?

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

Last updated on 11 Apr 2023

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What is the purpose of a lipid profile test?

The purpose of the lipid profile test is to measure and assess if a person has any chances of heart disease. Additionally, as a routine test to determine if your cholesterol level is normal or falls into a borderline, intermediate or high-risk levels.

Last updated on 11 Apr 2023

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What are the most important blood tests?

Lipid profile, Kidney profile, Liver profile and Blood glucose levels.

Last updated on 11 Apr 2023

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