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Hyperlipidemia : Tests

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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
Hypercholesterolemia
Hypercholesterolemia is diagnosed by using a blood test. A blood specimen obtained after not eating or drinking anything(except water) for 12 hours.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Tests Articles

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
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
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
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
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
Lipoprotein-a
Lipoproteins are molecules made of proteins and fat. They carry cholesterol and similar substances through the blood.A blood test can be done to measure a specific type of lipoprotein called lipoprotein-a, or Lp(a).
Source:ADAM
Date:October 22, 2007
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