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Tests Overview Articles

High blood cholesterol and triglycerides
Tests to diagnose a lipid disorder may include: Lipoprotein test; Lipoprotein(a) analysis; HDL test; LDL test.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 23, 2008
Hypercholesterolemia
Hypercholesterolemia refers to levels of cholesterol in the blood that are higher than normal.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Tests Articles

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. But too much cholesterol can clog your arteries and lead to heart disease. Some cholesterol is considered "good" and some is considered "bad." Different blood tests are needed to individually measure each type of cholesterol. See also: HDL test ("good" cholesterol; LDL test ("bad" cholesterol; Lipid profile; High blood cholesterol and triglycerides.
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
For Good Health, Know Your Cholesterol Level
The amount of cholesterol in your blood has a lot to do with your chances of getting heart disease.
Source:StayWell
How Weight Affects Cholesterol Levels
High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart attack, the leading cause of death in America.
Source:StayWell
Children and Cholesterol
If you, your parents or your parents' siblings had a heart attack before age 55, you should have your child's cholesterol tested.
Source:StayWell
For Your Heart's Sake, Lower Your Cholesterol
High cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which kills more Americans than all cancers combined.
Source:StayWell
Cholesterol and Food
True or false? The surest way to keep your blood cholesterol in check is to avoid foods that are high in cholesterol.
Source:StayWell
High Cholesterol: Food Choices
Studies show that a diet low in saturated fat, dietary cholesterol, and total fat can lower blood cholesterol levels.
Source:StayWell
Understanding Food and Cholesterol
What you eat has a big effect on your body’s cholesterol level. Eating certain foods can raise your cholesterol. Other foods can help you lower it. Watching what you eat can help you get your cholesterol level under control.
Source:StayWell
Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with hands; Auscultation (listening to sounds; Percussion (producing sounds.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 22, 2007
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 include tests for lecithin and other pulmonary surfactants.
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
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of death in the world and is mainly due to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries ). Abnormal blood lipids are risk factors for CVD.
Source:Gale Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z
HDL test
HDL stands for high density lipoprotein, a form of "good" cholesterol. Lipoproteins are proteins in the blood that move cholesterol, triglycerides, and other fats, called lipids, to various parts of the body. This article discusses the blood test used to measure levels of HDL cholesterol in your blood. See also: LDL test ("bad" cholesterol; Lipid profile; High blood cholesterol and triglycerides; Total cholesterol test.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 20, 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. Triglycerides also come from the food you eat. When you eat, your body uses calories for immediate energy. Leftover calories are turned into triglycerides and stored in fat cells for later use. If you eat more calories than your body needs, your triglyceride level may be high. See also: Low density lipoprotein test; High density lipoprotein test; High blood cholesterol and triglycerides; Total cholesterol test.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 23, 2008
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