
Does Alcohol Tamper Results Of Lipid Profile?

Question: I had a party with heavy drinks on saturday and got a test for cholestrol on XXXXXXX morning which showed 250 as cholestrol. Did alcohal impacted the results?
Brief Answer:
alcohol do tamper with the results of lipid profil
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Yes, certainly alcohol do tamper with the results of lipid profile.
A binge of alcohol the previous night can briskly increase serum triglycerides and cholesterol for about 2-3 days. Hence, overnight regular diet is recommended for lipid tests.
I suggest you to repeat the test after a week, in fasting state.
Hope i am clear. All the best.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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