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High Cholesterol : Tests

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Tests Overview Articles

High blood cholesterol and triglycerides
Tests to diagnose a lipid disorder may include:Lipoprotein testLipoprotein-a analysisHDL testLDL test.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 23, 2008
Cholesterol, High
Total serum cholesterol is the cholesterol most often measured and reported in medical office tests, home tests, and blood cholesterol screening clinics; people who quote their cholesterol level as high may be talking about a total cholesterol of ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Cholesterol, High
High cholesterol is often diagnosed and treated by general practitioners or family practice physicians. In some cases, the condition is treated by an endocrinologist or cardiologist.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Lipid Tests
Lipid tests routinely performed on plasma include measurement of total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein(HDL) cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein(LDL) cholesterol. Lipid tests may also be performed on amniotic fluid and inc...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Lipid Tests
Lipid tests are routinely performed on plasma, which is the liquid part of blood without the blood cells. Lipids themselves are a group of organic compounds that are greasy and cannot be dissolved in water, although they can be dissolved in alcohol.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Lipid Profile
A lipid profile measures total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. A physician may order a lipid profile as part of an annual exam or if there is specific concern about CVD, especially coronary artery disease.
Source:Gale Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z
Cholesterol test
A total cholesterol test is a rough measure of all the cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood.Cholesterol is a soft, wax-like substance found in all parts of the body. Your body needs a little bit of cholesterol to work properly.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 22, 2008
Cholesterol Test
The cholesterol test is a quantitative analysis of the cholesterol levels in a sample of the patient''s blood. Total serum cholesterol(TC) is the measurement routinely taken.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Which cholesterol test should you get?
The number of cholesterol tests has proliferated, but for most people, the traditional fasting cholesterol is still the way to go.
Source:StayWell
HDL test
Lipoproteins are made of fat and protein. They carry cholesterol, triglycerides, and other fats, called lipids, in the blood to various parts of the body.This article discusses the blood test used to measure levels of HDL cholesterol in your blood.
Source:ADAM
Date:September 12, 2008
Triglyceride level
The triglyceride level is a laboratory test to measure the amount of triglycerides in your blood. Triglycerides are a type of fat.Your body makes some triglycerides.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 23, 2008
LDL test
The LDL test measures how much low-density lipoprotein(LDL) you have in your blood. LDL is a type of cholesterol.
Source:ADAM
Date:September 12, 2008
Cholesterol Test
A lipid profile test measures the lipids in the bloodstream most associated with risk of atherosclerosis. Lipids measured with this test include total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
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