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What are the components of a lipid profile?

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What are the components of a lipid profile?

The main components of lipid profile are total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides. All the mentioned are important to ascess your heart's condition.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What are the most important blood tests?

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

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What do you mean by HDL in a lipid profile test?

HDL stands for High density lipoprotein also known as good cholesterol.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Is fasting required for cholesterol test?

No, fasting is not required until your doctor has specifically asked you to do so

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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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 09 Dec 2024

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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 09 Dec 2024

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