Facts About Cholesterol Testing
August 19th, 2008Cholesterol testing can help find out whether you have enough good cholesterol, too much bad cholesterol, the total amount of cholesterol in your bloodstream, and the presence of triglyceride levels that can cause blockages in the arteries.
Cholesterol testing is a normal blood test, which should be carried out every five years, and will help you get a better picture of your state of health, and what you can do to be healthier.
To prepare for cholesterol testing you should fast for fourteen hours before the test, which means no food or drink, with the exception of water, before you take the test.
After the blood test you can start eating again as you would normally do.
After the test your doctor will send the blood sample for analysis and determine the likelihood that you might develop heart disease.
