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Cholesterol Blood Test

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A cholesterol blood test is done not to diagnose or monitor a disease, but to estimate the risk of cholesterol-related diseases or complications such as heart attacks. This test is done by extracting a small amount of blood from a patient's arm. The blood sample is then brought to a laboratory for analysis. A physician will then interpret the results and determine the appropriate treatment plan in the event that the cholesterol level is found to be high.

Top Resources on Cholesterol Blood Test

• American Heart Association: How To Get Your Cholesterol Tested
• HealthAtoZ: Cholesterol Test
• eMedicineHealth: Cholesterol Tests
• Lab Tests Online: Cholesterol Test | LDL Cholesterol Test | HDL Cholesterol Test
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Cholesterol Test | LDL Test | HDL Test
• Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Lipid Panel
• Mayo Clinic: Blood Tests for Heart Disease

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