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What is the purpose of a lipid profile test?
What is the purpose of a lipid profile test?
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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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
Why do blood tests have to be repeated every few months?
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.
Last updated on 11 Apr 2023
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
What is Lipid profile?
A lipid panel is a test that measures the amount of certain fat molecules called lipids in your blood.
Last updated on 11 Apr 2023
Fasting is necessary for lipid profile?
No, fasting is not nesscary until your doctor has specifically asked you to do so
Last updated on 11 Apr 2023
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