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LDL Cholesterol Test

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



This page was last modified on May 20, 2004
 

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