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My doctor told me that I have to take a lipid panel. What does this test measure?
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This test measures the levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. Triglycerides are a type of fat found in food, while HDL cholesterol is known as “good” cholesterol because it helps remove bad cholesterol from your body. LDL cholesterol is also called “bad” cholesterol because it can build up in your arteries and lead to heart disease if not managed properly.