LDL Cholesterol Test
Also known as: LDL; LDL-C; 'bad' cholesterol
Formal name: Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
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 taken from a vein in the arm or from a fingerstick
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