This is because LDL cholesterol in a lipid profile test is usually calculated and not measured directly and if someone has just eaten triglyceride levels may increase and LDL cholesterol cannot be accurately measured.A fasting lipid profile can help assess your risk for cardiovascular disease.he test measures total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL cholesterol. High levels of LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) and triglycerides are associated with an increased risk of heart disease while high levels of HDL cholesterol reduce one's risk for heart disease.
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Read on as Lakewood Ophthalmologist Dr. Edward Hedaya of InVision EyeCare explains how long LASIK/PRK surgery takes. A Quick (and Comfortable) Surgery. LASIK and PRK are outpatient procedures, so patients can have surgery and go home on the same day. From start to finish, the LASIK and PRK procedures take about 10 to 15 minutes. But the actual laser needs mere seconds to reshape the cornea to correct vision. What to Expect on the Day of Your Surgery. What to expect on the day of your surgery primarily depends on your choice in surgeon and surgery center.