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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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.
A lipid panel is a test that measures the amount of certain fat molecules called lipids in your blood.
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.
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