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Cholesterol Levels During Pregnancy
Triacylglycerol test
What the risks are
Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another, and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others. Other risks may include:
- Excessive bleeding
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Fainting or feeling light-headed - Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
- Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
Special considerations
Pregnancy can interfere with test results.
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