What is LDL direct reflex test?
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What is LDL direct reflex test?
The direct LDL test reliably detects small changes in LDL cholesterol levels. LDL levels are used to determine the need for pharmacotherapy. Since LDL cholesterol levels correlate closely with CHD risk, the method used to monitor LDL levels must be able to detect small changes in response to diet and/or drug therapy.
Why would a doctor order a LDL test?
HDL helps transport LDL cholesterol to your liver to be broken down and thus helps avoid damage to your heart. Your doctor may order an LDL test as part of a routine exam to determine your risk for heart disease and decide if any treatment is necessary.
What is the normal range for LDL direct?
The general guidelines for adults in the United States are: Less than 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL): Optimal. 100-129 mg/dL: Near or above optimal. 130-159 mg/dL: Borderline high.
What does a lipid panel test tell you?
A complete cholesterol test — also called a lipid panel or lipid profile — is a blood test that can measure the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood.
What if LDL cholesterol Direct is high?
When your body has too much LDL cholesterol, the LDL cholesterol can build up on the walls of your blood vessels. This buildup is called “plaque.” As your blood vessels build up plaque over time, the insides of the vessels narrow. This narrowing blocks blood flow to and from your heart and other organs.
What causes high LDL direct?
What makes LDL cholesterol too high? Diet: Diets high in saturated fats, salts, and cholesterol (as found in fatty meats, some processed foods, dairy, and cured meats) and low in healthy proteins (fish, nuts, avocados, and others) and fiber (such as leafy vegetables, and apples) can lead to high LDL.
What is the difference between LDL and LDL direct?
Comparing and contrasting a direct LDL cholesterol test and a calculated LDL cholesterol test. A key difference in LDL cholesterol testing is that a direct LDL cholesterol test measures LDL cholesterol specifically while most other tests calculate LDL cholesterol with a mathematical formula.
How do I lower my LDL direct?
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- Reduce saturated fats. Saturated fats, found primarily in red meat and full-fat dairy products, raise your total cholesterol.
- Eliminate trans fats.
- Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
- Increase soluble fiber.
- Add whey protein.
