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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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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
What are the names of some common blood tests?
Lipid profile, Kidney profile, Liver profile etc
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What are the most important blood tests?
Lipid profile, Kidney profile, Liver profile and Blood glucose levels.
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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.
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What does a lipid profile test represent?
It represents the amount of healthy or unhealthy fats in the body.
Last updated on 11 Apr 2023
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