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Question by  MrGoodwrench (51)

What can they determine from a lipid panel?

 
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Answer by  RunawayJim (964)

Doctors can determine how high your cholesterol is and if you are at risk for a heart attack. This is mainly what the test is used for.

 
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Answer by  skm (432)

A fasting lipid panel measures your total cholesterol, HDL (the "good" cholesterol), LDL (the "bad" cholesterol), and trigylcerides (a type of fat in the blood).

 
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Answer by  cabby (49)

The results of the lipid panel will give your physcian an idea about how high your risk is for heart disease.

 
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