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What is a Cholesterol blood test?
A complete cholesterol test also known as a lipid panel or lipid profile, is a blood test that can measure the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood
Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid) bound to protein known as a lipoprotein and is a fundamental part of all cell membranes (boundaries) – yet an abundance of it during a health screening is associated with an increased danger of heart and blood vessel illness. The total figure is valuable, yet it is more useful to know the levels of the two sections which make up the greater part of the cholesterol particle – HDL and LDL.
Why get a cholesterol Blood Count blood test?
High cholesterol does not cause symptoms. You can only find out if you have it from a blood test.
A test will reveal if you require to make healthy lifestyle changes. High cholesterol is associated with heart attacks and strokes. A cholesterol test, besides other simple blood tests will provide you information about your heart health and show if you required to make any lifestyle changes or if you require any treatment.
What does the test measure?
A cholesterol test can gauge:
complete cholesterol – the general measure of cholesterol in your blood, including both “good” and “bad” cholesterol.
Good cholesterol (called HDL) – this makes you more averse to have heart issues or a stroke. Bad cholesterol on the other had (called LDL and non-HDL) – this makes you bound to have heart issues or a stroke.
When you receive your results, you may simply be told your total cholesterol.
You could possibly get detailed results for your good and bad cholesterol and triglycerides. Ask your primary care physician or nurse.
How long do blood test results take?
The target turnaround time for Full Blood Count results is 1-2 working days.
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