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How True Is The Results Showing HDL 56, LDL 155 And Triglycerides 186 When Not Fasting?
Hi, My doctor did a cholesterol screening on me yesterday. She did it random and without me fasting. I hate eaten about an hour before my appointment. She called me today to tell me my HDL is 56, my LDL is 155 and my triglycerides were 186. How accurate is this when I didn t fast?
The HDL is fairly accurate. The triglycerides and LDL can be affected significantly by not fasting. In my opinion, you should ask your doctor to repeat the test after you have fasted to be certain. Although the HDL is a good number, the LDL is too high and should be rechecked.
Hope this answers your query. If you have more questions, I would be happy to answer them.
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How True Is The Results Showing HDL 56, LDL 155 And Triglycerides 186 When Not Fasting?
The HDL is fairly accurate. The triglycerides and LDL can be affected significantly by not fasting. In my opinion, you should ask your doctor to repeat the test after you have fasted to be certain. Although the HDL is a good number, the LDL is too high and should be rechecked. Hope this answers your query. If you have more questions, I would be happy to answer them.