What is the purpose of a lipid profile test?

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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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.

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Take a PROTHROMBIN TIME (PT/INR) Test or Take a ANTI MOG (ANTI MYELIN OLIGODENDROCYTE GLYCOPROTEIN) Test

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