What Is a Lipid Profile? Lipid profile, or sometimes referred to as lipid panel, is a blood test that's used as a screening tool for abnormalities in lipids, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. It ...

Before taking a cholesterol test, adults are typically told to fast for up to 12 hours or else levels in the bloodstream may be skewed by the recent meal. A new study, however, finds fasting may not ...

Although fasting before a lipid test has long been recommended, a new study and accompanying commentaries make the case that nonfasting lipid levels are acceptable and may even be superior to fasting ...

The Boston Heart Cholesterol Balance test measures production and absorption markers in blood samples. This can help determine treatment for lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. By ...

A complete cholesterol test checks your blood to see if your cholesterol and triglycerides are at a healthy level. This will help your doctor estimate your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

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Findings presented at the American College of Cardiology Annual Meeting using the VAP Lipid Panel highlight connection between lipoproteins and risk of coronary heart disease Washington, D.C., March ...

Healthy adults should have their cholesterol levels checked regularly with blood test called a lipid profile. Knowing these numbers can help you understand your risk of heart disease and stroke, ...

Blood tests are common procedures that healthcare providers use to diagnose certain health conditions and check the status of important measurements like your cholesterol levels or blood sugar. In ...

Xanthelasma, or yellow cholesterol deposits around the eyes, is often linked to dyslipidemia, a lipid disorder, but can also be caused by genetics, lifestyle, medications, or other health conditions.