High Cholesterol Diagnosis
How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, exams, processes, and other information relating to the diagnosis of High Cholesterol below.
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How to Diagnose High Cholesterol
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. These tests are used to measure the cholesterol levels in your blood:
- Total cholesterol
- HDL cholesterol
- LDL cholesterol
- Triglycerides
Blood test to measure:
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