HDL Cholesterol: At a Glance

HDL cholesterol

Also known as: HDL, HDL-C, "good" cholesterol
Formal name: High-density lipoprotein cholesterol
Related tests: Cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides, lipid profile

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	At A Glance
	Why get tested? To determine the risk of developing heart disease When to get tested? As part of a health check with cholesterol or a lipid profile particularly if you: have a family history of cholesterol disorders have a family history of heart attacks, especially at a young age are overweight have diabetes have thick yellow patches (xanthomas) around your eyes or elsewhere on your skin have high blood pressure have had acute inflammation of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis) are a smoker Sample required? A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm or from a finger-prick Next >>

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November 10, 2007

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