Blood Cholesterol Testing
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Cholesterol (Lipids) Panel Test LDL - HDL - Tri glycerides
Cholesterol is different from most tests in that it is
not used to diagnose or monitor a disease
but is used to estimate risk of developing a disease — specifically
heart disease. Because high blood cholesterol has been associated with
hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), heart disease, and a raised
risk of death from heart attacks, cholesterol testing is considered a
routine part of preventive health care.
The can determine if you have abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. These are important because they can also help you and your doctor determine if you’re at risk for heart disease or other coronary (heart) illnesses.
Cholesterol is fat that is produced by the liver. It can also be obtained from foods like cheeseburgers, pizza, etc.
There are two kinds of cholesterol – the good and the bad. The Cholesterol Panel checks to see if your current total cholesterol, LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol), and triglyceride (blood fats) levels have changed.
While not a common side effect, changes in liver enzymes can be directly associated with your current prescription, therefore, this panel will also check the liver enzymes that can be affected.
With a Cholesterol Medication Panel from Miami Lab your doctor can make adjustments to your cholesterol medication and you can have peace of mind. The interpretation of any laboratory test should be made only by a licensed physician. Factors unclear to the layperson may exist.
The can determine if you have abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. These are important because they can also help you and your doctor determine if you’re at risk for heart disease or other coronary (heart) illnesses.
Cholesterol is fat that is produced by the liver. It can also be obtained from foods like cheeseburgers, pizza, etc.
There are two kinds of cholesterol – the good and the bad. The Cholesterol Panel checks to see if your current total cholesterol, LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol), and triglyceride (blood fats) levels have changed.
While not a common side effect, changes in liver enzymes can be directly associated with your current prescription, therefore, this panel will also check the liver enzymes that can be affected.
With a Cholesterol Medication Panel from Miami Lab your doctor can make adjustments to your cholesterol medication and you can have peace of mind. The interpretation of any laboratory test should be made only by a licensed physician. Factors unclear to the layperson may exist.
