Cholesterol tests, which include HDL, LDL, and triglyceride tests are part of a lipid profile. Cholesterol should be measured when a person is healthy and should be part of a regular physical exam. ("Blood cholesterol is temporarily low during acute illness, immediately following a heart attack, or during stress (like from surgery or an accident).
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