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Cholesterol Test
Different Lab Test for Cholesterol Testing
Question | Answer |
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What kind of imformation does a cholesterol test provide? | The cholesterol test screens for risk of developing heart disease. |
What specimen type is collected for cholesterol testing. | Blood Specimen |
What are normal cholesterol results? (Only normal/desirable results) | below 200 mg/dL (5.18 mmol/L) |
What does a high cholesterol reading indicate? | hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) heart disease a raised risk of death from heart attacks |