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    How is cholesterol measured?

    Question #68162. Asked by kyleisalive. (Jul 12 06 4:23 PM)


    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, 5:17 PM
    yumchicken

    		Your doctor uses a chart. http://www.advicor.com/advicor.asp?sec=3&page=25&from=30

    Jul 13 06, 9:18 AM
    zbeckabee

    		Uh...they need blood first...........

    Jul 13 06, 12:21 PM

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