HDL test

Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources

Blank
Overview
Information
Posts

What is HDL test?

HDL stands for high density lipoprotein, a form of "good" cholesterol. Lipoproteins are proteins in the blood that move cholesterol, triglycerides, and other fats, called lipids, to various parts of the body.

This article discusses the blood test used to measure levels of HDL cholesterol in your blood.

See also:

Alternative Names:

High-density lipoprotein test

Posts on HDL test (2486)
HDL - Exercise & Fitness Community
- Apr 28, 2011
Hi, can any one give me some tips of how i can increase my HDL level coz it is on the borde...
HDL - Heart Disease Community
- Oct 01, 2008
CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT HDL MEANS IF THE TEST RESULTS IS LOW AND WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN THEY...
HDL - Heart Disease Expert Forum
- Mar 02, 2006
Many studies suggest HDL should be > 40...I've been on various meds. (ie: Niaspan, etc.) fo...
HDL LDL TESTS RESULTS - Cholesterol Community
- Oct 04, 2011
MY TOTAL CHOLESTEROL WAS 171 REFERENCE RANGE 125 -200MG/DL HDL CHOLESTEROL 67 REFERNCE...
High HDL - Heart Disease Community
- Oct 20, 2009
I am a 50yr old female recently had my annual check up, my cholesterol was 276 which was hi...
HDL supplements - Complementary Medicine Community
- Jun 19, 2010
ust wanted to let everyone know that I had a physical, and my measurement of cholesterol wa...
Raising HDL - Heart Disease Community
- Dec 04, 2007
Just got back a blood work test and the results were outstanding. The only thing that came...
HDL supplements - Alternative Therapies Community
- Jun 25, 2010
Just wanted to let everyone know that I had a physical, and my measurement of cholesterol w...
low hdl - Heart Disease Community
- Mar 14, 2009
I am very frightened by my recent cholesterol tests.. Although my total was 148. ldl was...
Niacin and HDL - Heart Disease Community
- May 14, 2009
Hi all. My husband started 500mg Niacin after his HDL was found to be 30-ish. So far he i...
View more Posts on HDL test
MedHelp Health Answers
Submit