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Having a blood test will test your cholesterol level. Before getting your blood drawn make sure to have your cholesterol test done in the test tubes with the red top or speckled top. Both tubes test for cholesterol levels and is combined with other tests that test for lipids and triglycerides.
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∙ 15y agoUsually by not eating for 6 to 8 hours before hand.
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∙ 11y agoIn order to test for high cholesterol, a physician first takes a sample of blood from a patients arm. The blood sample is than analyzed in a laboratory setting.
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∙ 10y agoA home cholesterol test is performed at home by purchasing a device from a local pharmacy or through an online pharmacy or retailer which indicates a persons cholesterol.
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Do you have to do a pregnancy test before a cholesterol test?
no -.-
Will Tylenol alter your cholesterol test result?
Because it has certain chemicals that aren't compatible with a cholesterol test.
Where are some good places to take a cholesterol test in the Atlanta area?
The best places to take a cholesterol test in the city of Atlanta is the medical center. Walgreens is another place that a person can take a cholesterol test.
Can taking benadryl hours before a cholesterol test affect the numbers?
will taking benadryl affect fasting for cholesterol test
Can drinking coke before a blood test result in a high cholesterol count?
Yes, you are not to eat or drink before a cholesterol blood test.
What tube is used to test cholesterol?
Red
What do you do if your cholesterol is high?
Test and manage it by drugs
How is ldl cholesterol diagnosed?
Hypercholesterolemia is diagnosed by using a blood test. A blood specimen is obtained after the patient does not eat or drink anything (except water) for 12 hours. The fasting is done to measure the LDL and HDL cholesterol.
What is cholesterol test used in medicine?
lipid panel
What drugs show up on a cholesterol test?
mabe
Is Salkowski test specific for cholesterol?
Yes
Do you need to fast for cholesterol blood test?
Yes you do!
