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Excessively High Hdl Cholesterol
HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. It's also sometimes called "good" cholesterol. Lipoproteins are made of fat and protein. They carry cholesterol, triglycerides, and other fats, called lipids, in the blood from other parts of your body to your liver.
This article discusses the blood test used to measure the level of HDL cholesterol in your blood.
See also:
LDL ("bad") cholesterol test Lipid profile High blood cholesterol and triglycerides Total cholesterol test
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HDL Test Risks
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Cholesterol and Lipids
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lipids are the building blocks of the fats and fatty substances found in animals and plants. They are microscopic layered spheres of oil, which, in... Read more »
HDL Test Results
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: High Blood Cholesterol
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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