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.
Last updated on 11 Apr 2023
The doctor will ask you to perform a simple blood test known as lipid profile to measure cholesterol.
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.
Doctor would recommend this test as a routine test to find out how your cholesterol & triglycerides are. Is there any risk to your heart.
A lipid panel is a test that measures the amount of certain fat molecules called lipids in your blood.
Complete Lipid Profile, Serum Lipid Profile, Lipid panel
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