VII. Lipid Profile:
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Total cholesterol < 5.17 mmol/L (200 mg/dL)
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LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. < 3.4mmol/L (130 mg/dL) This is the main source of cholesterol build-up and blockages in the arteries.
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HDL (“good”) cholesterol. > 1 mmol/L (40 mg/dL) This type of cholesterol helps decrease blockages in the arteries.
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Triglycerides- less than 1.7 mmol/L (150 mg/dL)
Most people will need to fast for 9 to 12 hours before a lipoprotein panel.