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Total Only Cholesterol Test
Cholesterol is a soft waxy substance which is required by the body to keep itself healthy but too much cholesterol circulating in the blood is a health risk. As cholesterol is not water-soluble it must bind
Total Only Cholesterol Test
Cholesterol is a soft waxy substance which is required by the body to keep itself healthy but too much cholesterol circulating in the blood is a health risk. As cholesterol is not water-soluble it must bind to special proteins before it can be carried in the bloodstream. These special proteins are called lipoproteins there are 2 main types of lipoproteins High density lipoproteins (HDL) & Low density lipoproteins (LDL). HDL cholesterol is known as "good" cholesterol because it seems to carry the cholesterol away from your heart & blood vessels preventing the narrowing of the arteries. LDL is known as "bad" cholesterol as it is the type most likely to build up on artery walls.
For semi-quantitative determination of Cholesterol in whole blood.
This test is suitable for you to do at home & contains 1 test strip.
Visual Cholesterol Test
How does the Visual Cholesterol Home Test work?
Using the Visual Cholesterol test it is possible to check quickly the cholesterol level in blood. If the level is high then you should contact your doctor & in this way you could significantly reduce heart disease risk. Cholesterol level in blood is affected by diet & also by: drugs diabetes mellitus preganancy & serious diseases. You should perform this test after fasting for at least 6-9 hours.
Make sure you have a watch or clock ready. Read instructions fully before carrying out the test.
When ready to perform the test open the plastic container & remove one of the test strips.
Close the container back up when the strip has been removed. Make sure that the protective cap has not been removed from the lancet.
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Since the test result is semi-quantitative evaluation involving colour shade & intensity it is useful the opinion of a second person on the final result. It is important to perform the colour comparison within next 25 seconds otherwise the colour could lighten & the evaluated concentration will be lower than the real one.
Results
Each colour area corresponds to a cholesterol value. The lightest colour is a cholesterol reading of 130 mg/dl & the highest is a cholesterol reading of 350 mg/dl. If the colour is lighter than 130 mg/dl then a cholesterol reading of less than 130 mg/dl must be considered. If the reactive strip is darker than 350 mg/dl then a cholesterol level of higher than 350 mg/dl must be considered.
Normal & Abnormal Values (According to the latest criteria)
Less than 200 mg/dl = Desirable Blood Cholesterol
200-239 mg/dl = Borderline High Blood Cholesterol
Higher than 240 mg/dl = High Blood Cholesterol
What should I do with my results?
If your cholesterol is high you should see your doctor for advice your doctor may give you dietary advice & exercise guidelines. If after following the guidelines carefully your cholesterol level has not reached the desired goal your doctor may prescribe medication.
One determination of the cholesterol level can not be interpreted as a final reading. Cholesterol levels may vary from day to day. In addition cholesterol levels may also vary as a result of weight loss stress illness & pregnancy. This cholesterol test is very suitable to make an risk assessment for coronary heart disease. However in addition to cholesterol levels there are a number of factors that influence your risk for coronary heart disease such as:
Limitations of the test
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- This test can only be used as a screening test for total cholesterol & HDL cholesterol levels.
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- This test is not diagnostic & cannot accurately be used to predict the onset of coronary heart disease.