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Cholesterol Test (Lipid Profile)
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complete cholesterol level screening test (lipid profile or lipoprotein analysis)
involves the measurement of the total cholesterol in the blood, High Density
Lipoproteins (HDL, the good cholesterol), Low -Density Lipoproteins
(LDL, the bad cholesterol) and Triglycerides, another type of blood fat. LDL cholesterol
is calculated from the total cholesterol, HDL and triglyceride levels.
Cholesterol
is a type of fat called a lipid, that the body uses to help build cells and produce
certain hormones and bile salts. Cholesterol forms complexes with proteins in
the blood to produce lipoproteins. Lipoproteins comes in two forms (1) High Density
Lipoprotein (HDL); the good cholesterol with more protein than fat and (2) Low
Density Lipoprotein (LDL); the bad cholesterol with more fat than protein. Normal
range of cholesterol in the blood should be less than 200 milligrams per deciliter
or mg/dl. High cholesterol of 240 mg/dl or greater in the blood increases
the risk of heart disease, stroke, coronary artery disease etc. Abnormally low
levels of cholesterol may indicate hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid gland,
liver disease, inadequate absorption of nutrients from the intestines and malnutrition.
Care before the procedure
Avoid solid foods or drinks except water
for 9 to 12 hours before taking the blood sample for Lipoprotein analysis
(total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglyceride levels).
How
the test is done
Lipoprotein analysis or Lipid profile is normally performed
on a blood sample taken from a vein. This procedure takes only a few minutes.
The blood sample is collected in a syringe or vial and sent to the lab to be analyzed.
Total cholesterol levels may also be measured from a finger-stick blood sample.
Age for Testing
Adults 20 years or over should be routinely
tested every five years for cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides. Children
of parents with high cholesterol over 240mg/dl should be checked regularly after
age 7.
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9.1.2014 By : Soumyya Das , Kolkata
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Cholecystectomy was done 2 years ago but looking bulky and over weight approx 87 kg triglycerides also increased what should I do? |
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27.6.2013 By : akshay arora , Bareilly (u.p.)
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My age is just 22 yrs. And i am having pain in my knee joints doctors said i am sufferin from arthiris/ortheoritis what can i do is their any treatment or not because they have told me that their is no treatment |
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Arthritis can be caused by many reasons which includes weight problems. Please consult a bbone specialist for further advise. You can too young to have chronic arthritis all your life. Good luck |
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11.9.2012 By : Saswajeet Routray , Kolkata
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I am 32 years old and my wife is 30 now. Myself and my wife, both are suffering from joint pain from 5-6 months. A cracking sound also coming from the knees. Please let me know what to do. |
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Joint pain can be caused by many reasons.Over weight Oesteo porosis or born loss, arthritis, some febril illnesses are some of the causes. You are very young to ignore your joint pains. You should see an internist. He can examine you, order some blood test and give you a diagnosis.
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