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High Blood Cholesterol
Frequently Asked Questions
11. What is a fasting lipoprotein
profile?
The recommended blood test for checking your cholesterol levels is
called a lipoprotein profile. It will show your
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total cholesterol
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low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol -- the main
source of cholesterol buildup and blockage in the arteries
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high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol that helps keep
cholesterol from building up in your arteries
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triglycerides -- another form of fat in your blood.
You should not eat or drink anything except water and black coffee
for 9 to 12 hours before taking the test.
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