Cholesterol and Triglycerides Tests Cholesterol and triglyceride
tests are blood tests that measure the total amount of fatty
substances (Reference cholesterol Opens New Window and Reference
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travels through the blood attached to a Reference protein Opens
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lipoprotein. Lipoprotein analysis (lipoprotein profile or lipid
profile) measures blood levels of Reference total cholesterol
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Reference HDL cholesterol Opens New Window, and triglycerides. -
Cholesterol. The body uses cholesterol to help build cells and
produce Reference hormones Opens New Window. Too much
cholesterol in the blood can build up inside arteries, forming
what is known as Reference plaque Opens New Window. Large
amounts of plaque increase your chances of having a heart attack
or stroke. - HDL (high-density lipoprotein) helps remove fat
from the body by binding with it in t