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Tests Overview Articles

Familial hypertriglyceridemia
Persons with a family history of this condition should have blood tests to check very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and triglyceride levels. Blood tests usually show a mild-to-moderate increase in triglycerides. Acoronary risk profile may also be...
Source:ADAM
Date:January 23, 2008

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. 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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