Lipid profile test

Lipid profile test

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  What is Dualmarker test? ●Dual marker test is also known as Double Marker Test ●This test measures the levels of two hormones ○Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (Beta HCG) and ○Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein (PAPP-A) in blood
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  What is Lipidprofile test? ● The lipid profile test measures the levels of different types of lipids in the blood ● Lipids are fats or fat like substances which are important ○ components of the cells and ○ source of energy for the body
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  Components of aLipid Profile test includes ● Total Cholesterol ● Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL cholesterol) ● High Density Lipoproteins (HDL cholesterol) ● Triglycerides (TGs) ● Very Low Density Lipoproteins (VLDL cholesterol)
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  Why is Lipidprofile done? ● To screen for suspected heart diseases like ○ Coronary artery disease ○ Stroke ● To monitor the efficacy of ○ Lipid lowering therapy like statins and ○ Lifestyle changes like diet or exercise on the lipid levels
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  Lipid Profile isalso done in patients with risk factors like ○ Smoking ○ Obesity ○ High blood pressure ○ Sedentary lifestyle ○ Diabetes ○ Family history or previous history of heart diseases
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  ● High levelsof total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and low levels of HDL ○ Indicates high risk of atherosclerosis and heart diseases like heart attack, or stroke ● Low levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and high HDL cholesterol levels ○ Indicates low risk of atherosclerosis and heart diseases like heart attack, or stroke What does Results of Lipid Profile mean?
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  How is Lipidprofile done? • Lipid profile is done on a blood sample withdrawn from a vein of your arm • Typically, a fasting of 8 to 12 hours is required before the test
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