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Lipid profile serum test
Hello I had got lipid profile test done without fasting and levels were extremely high ..and also due to some pooja i had little heavy food in the morning.. I want to know if it's right method or wrong also please tell me that if it's possible that if I get it done with fasting the levels will normal?? Or little bit raised? What could be the possibility
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A heavy meal and skipping the fast can raise your triglycerides and total cholesterol quite a bit on a lipid test, while LDL and HDL change much less. So your high numbers may partly reflect the meal rather than your usual levels.
Next Steps
Repeat the test after a 10 to 12 hour fast with only water allowed, for an accurate picture. Avoid heavy or oily food the evening before.
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If the fasting repeat is still high, see a physician to discuss diet and whether any treatment is needed.
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