Iodine occurs in many oxidation states, including iodide (Iâ), iodate (IOâ. 3), and the various periodate anions. It is the least abundant of the stable halogens, being the sixty-first most abundant element. It is even less abundant than the so-called rare earths. It is the heaviest essential element.
This blood test checks the levels of cholesterol in your body. A lipid panel will show the levels of your total cholesterol, your LDL (bad) cholesterol, and your HDL (good) cholesterol. In general, the higher your total and LDL cholesterol levels, the higher your risk for coronary heart disease.But some heart attacks happen in people who don't have a high LDL level. lipid panel will show the levels of your total cholesterol, your LDL (bad) cholesterol, and your HDL (good) cholesterol. In general, the higher your total and LDL cholesterol levels, the higher your risk for coronary heart disease.
About Our Lipid/Cholesterol Test Panel The Lipid Panel is a blood test that is used to measure overall cholesterol levels and triglycerides. Lipids are various forms of fat in the body and include cholesterol types. Higher levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL, also known as bad cholesterol) are associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. LDL helps cause atherosclerosis, a hardening of the veins that leads to plaque build-up and heart attacks. This blood test panel measures levels of: Total Cholesterol. HDL - Good Cholesterol. LDL - Bad Cholesterol. Triglycerides.