LDL Cholesterol: At a Glance

LDL Cholesterol Test

Also known as: LDL, LDL-C, 'bad' cholesterol
Formal name: Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
Related tests: Cholesterol, HDL, Triglycerides, Lipid profile

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	At A Glance
	Why get tested? To determine risk of developing heart disease When to get tested? As part of a regular examination with a cholesterol test or lipid profile or if your total cholesterol is high Sample required? A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm or from a fingerstick

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