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For accurate results, fasting for at least 8 hours is recommended
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 ANY LAB TEST NOW® 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.