What is a Lipid Panel?

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3. Lipid Panel

A lipid panel, also known as a lipid profile, or a cholesterol test, is a test that helps to measure the levels of all lipids in your blood stream. The test is performed by measuring levels of lipids in the blood after a sample is taken. The test is important because even dangerous lipid levels will often produce no symptoms.

People are often unaware that they have a serious problem, until it is too late. The test can help to identify high lipid levels and the patient can then adjust their lifestyle accordingly if needed. It is advisable to get a lipid panel test from time to time as part of a check-up.