Hyperlipidemia

This condition means there are high levels of fats, like cholesterol, in the blood. It increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. It can often be managed with diet, exercise, and medication.

Managing Cholesterol

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Cholesterol – Know Your Risk, Take Control

Lab Update 22

Lab Updates

Update of LDL-Cholesterol

Lipogram

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LIPIDS – Separating Fats from Fiction

Available Tests

Lipogram (LIPO)

A lipogram is a type of blood test that measures the levels of different types of fats, or lipids, in your blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides.

HDL Cholesterol (HDL)

HDL cholesterol, often called "good" cholesterol, plays a crucial role in heart health by removing excess cholesterol from the bloodstream and transporting it to the liver for removal from the body.

LDL Cholesterol (LDL)

LDL cholesterol is a lipoprotein, a type of fat-carrying protein, that transports cholesterol throughout the body.

Cholesterol Total (CH)

Total Cholesterol measures the overall amount of cholesterol in your blood.