What are the tests for measuring cholesterol?
The doctor will ask you to perform a simple blood test known as lipid profile to measure cholesterol.
Last updated on 11 Apr 2023
Lipid profile is used for measuring the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in the body.
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.
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.
HDL stands for High density lipoprotein also known as good cholesterol.
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.
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