Blood Test and related queries

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best blood test for overall health?

CBC is one of the best tests for overall health

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What are the components of a lipid profile?

The main components of lipid profile are total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides. All the mentioned are important to ascess your heart's condition.

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What are the tests for measuring cholesterol?

The doctor will ask you to perform a simple blood test known as lipid profile to measure cholesterol.

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What is Lipid profile test used for?

Lipid profile is used for measuring the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in the body.

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What does a lipid profile test represent?

It represents the amount of healthy or unhealthy fats in the body.

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What is the purpose of a lipid profile test?

The purpose of the lipid profile test is to measure and assess if a person has any chances of heart disease. Additionally, as a routine test to determine if your cholesterol level is normal or falls into a borderline, intermediate or high-risk levels.

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What is Lipid profile?

A lipid panel is a test that measures the amount of certain fat molecules called lipids in your blood.

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What are ideal values of lipid profile tests?

The normal range for cholesterol is up to 200 mg/dL. The normal range for triglycerides is less than 150 mg/dL. The normal range for HDL cholesterol is between 40 - 60 mg/dL (the higher the value, the better) The normal range for LDL cholesterol is less than 100 mg/dL

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Which blood tests need to be fasting?

A lipid profile test and fasting blood glucose need minimum 10 hours of fasting howver, check with your doctor if you are only checking lipid profile for certain parameters then you might not need fasting.

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What do you mean by HDL in a lipid profile test?

HDL stands for High density lipoprotein also known as good cholesterol.

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Fasting is necessary for lipid profile?

No, fasting is not nesscary until your doctor has specifically asked you to do so

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Is fasting required for cholesterol test?

No, fasting is not required until your doctor has specifically asked you to do so

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What are the names of some common blood tests?

Lipid profile, Kidney profile, Liver profile etc

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Can you drink alcohol before a cholesterol blood test?

No, alcohol can alter blood test results. It is advised not to consume alcohol 48 hours before the test.

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What are the most important blood tests?

Lipid profile, Kidney profile, Liver profile and Blood glucose levels.

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If my lipid profile is normal, does it mean my heart is okay?

Yes, if your lipid profile is normal then the heart is functioning well

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Is there a General blood test to check your overall health?

Yes.

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Why would my doctor recommend the lipid profile test?

Doctor would recommend this test as a routine test to find out how your cholesterol & triglycerides are. Is there any risk to your heart.

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Why do blood tests have to be repeated every few months?

The doctor only asks you to repeat the test every few months if the tests are boderline or very high. Then they must be checked routinely to ensure that organs are working fine.

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