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How do doctors test cholesterol?
they use a hipotimeter and test the amount on carbon dioxide in the blood
What kind of doctor best understands what a normal cholesterol level is?
A primary care physician has an understanding of normal cholesterol levels and can test a person to determine their cholesterol levels. A cardiologist would also have more knowledge about cholesterol levels and heart health in general.
What is the primary place cholesterol is made?
Cholesterol is manufactured in the liver.
The primary form of dietary cholesterol is?
The primary source of cholesterol is triglycerides. The primary form of cholesterol is found in animal fats, prepackaged foods, and processed foods. The body does need a healthy amount of cholesterol to function in making vitamin D and other hormones.
Are there risks for a cholesterol test?
The primary risk to the patient is a mild stinging or burning sensation during the venipuncture, with minor swelling or bruising afterward
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.
What is the primary function of cholesterol in animal cells?
Your body converts cholesterol into Vitamin D. Cholesterol also facilitates memory.
How do you get your cholesterol checked?
A doctor will general run a blood test to check your cholesterol levels. This is called a lipid panel or a lipid profile. There are also test kits that you can use at home to have analysed at a lab, like this one: www.cholesterolcheck.org
How can you test cholesterol?
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.
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
