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  2. Lipid profile - Wikipedia

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    A lipid profile or lipid panel is a panel of blood tests used to find abnormalities in blood lipid ( such as cholesterol and triglycerides) concentrations. [not verified in body] The results of this test can identify certain genetic diseases and can determine approximate risks for cardiovascular disease, certain forms of pancreatitis, and other diseases.

  3. Reference ranges for blood tests - Wikipedia

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    A few substances are below this main interval, e.g. thyroid stimulating hormone, being measured in mU/L, or above, like rheumatoid factor and CA19-9, being measured in U/mL. By enzyme activity [ edit ]

  4. Thyroid function tests - Wikipedia

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    Thyroid function tests (TFTs) is a collective term for blood tests used to check the function of the thyroid. [1] TFTs may be requested if a patient is thought to suffer from hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) or hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), or to monitor the effectiveness of either thyroid-suppression or hormone replacement therapy.

  5. It’s not just about cholesterol. 1 in 5 have high levels of ...

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    In fact, adult levels of Lp(a) are typically reached by age 5, according to the American College of Cardiology (ACC). Also unlike cholesterol, Lp(a) is not exactly the topic of frequent conversations.

  6. Worried About Your Cholesterol Levels? Try Incorporating ...

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    Chickpeas. Considered a legume, chickpeas are full of fiber which can help lower total cholesterol levels.. Lentils. Another high-fiber food that can help lower cholesterol, according to the ...

  7. Cholesterol - Wikipedia

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    Cholesterol is tested to determine for "normal" or "desirable" levels if a person has a total cholesterol of 5.2 mmol/L or less (200 mg/dL), an HDL value of more than 1 mmol/L (40 mg/dL, "the higher, the better"), an LDL value of less than 2.6 mmol/L (100 mg/dL), and a triglycerides level of less than 1.7 mmol/L (150 mg/dL).

  8. Why High Cholesterol Isn't Always Bad, According to Cardiologists

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    In most contexts, high cholesterol is seen as bad and something to be avoided. There's a good reason for this: High LDL cholesterol can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries , which increases the ...

  9. Hypothyroidism - Wikipedia

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    In 1971, the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) radioimmunoassay was developed, which was the most specific marker for assessing thyroid status in patients. [82] Many people who were being treated based on basal metabolic rate, minimizing hypothyroid symptoms, or based on serum protein-bound iodine, were found to have excessive thyroid hormone ...