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Cholesterol Test

Also known as: Blood cholesterol, total cholesterol
Related tests: HDL, LDL, Triglycerides, Lipid profile
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To screen for risk of developing heart disease

When to get tested?
  • If you already know you have heart disease (angina, heart attack)
  • If there is a family history of high cholesterol, or of heart disease at an early age
  • If you are over 35 years old and have risk factors which puts you at an increased chance of developing heart disease, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or you are a smoker
  • If you are taking drugs to lower your cholesterol level


Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm or a finger



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