Cholesterol is a soft, waxy fat that your body needs to function properly. However, too much cholesterol can lead to heart disease, stroke.
Total cholesterol is a measure of the total amount of cholesterol in your blood, including low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
Total cholesterol test is used to measure the level of Total cholesterol in your blood which determines the patients risk for heart diseases. This test test is usually done as part of a lipid panel.
Normal Values: less than 200 mg/dL (the lower the number, the better)
*Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
If you are having this test performed as part of the lipid profile, typically you will need to fast for 9-12 hours before the sample is collected; only water is permitted. Your healthcare practitioner may decide that you may be tested without fasting.
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