How is cholesterol measured?

zbeckabee

It is best to have a blood test called a "lipoprotein profile" to find out your cholesterol numbers. This blood test is done after a 9- to 12-hour fast and gives information about your: Total cholesterol LDL (bad) cholesterol--the main source of cholesterol buildup and blockage in the arteries HDL (good) cholesterol--helps keep cholesterol from building up in the arteries Triglycerides--another form of fat in your blood http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/chol/wyntk.htm Jul 12 06, 6:17 PM

yumchicken

Your doctor uses a chart. http://www.advicor.com/advicor.asp?sec=3&page=25&from=30 Jul 13 06, 10:18 AM

zbeckabee

Uh...they need blood first........... Jul 13 06, 1:21 PM

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