Question 1

i should have said:   may i drink black decaffienated tea before a cholesterol test?   i omitted the "black."   i don't drink herbal teas.
ann

Accepted Answer

Black tea/ cholester: i usually tell people just to have water ( 8 to 16 oz) so they are  hydrated before a cholesterol exam, There seems to be some mild evidence that chronic intake of green/black tea can lower LDL cholesterol after 12 weeks ,so there may be a small impact , with resulting  lower cholesterol.

http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/news/20030623/tea-extract-can-lower-cholesterol

Question 2

just had my cholesterol test done as part of my disc screenings. apparently ldl was so low it didnt register - hdl - 0.66 trig - 0.69 - total 2.54 - is this bad? apparently very low?

Accepted Answer

No: Your total cholesterol is about 99 mg/dL which is okay.
Please note that US does not follow metric measures and units of measure in US are different from those in most other countries.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 3

why can't you drink liquids before a cholesterol test?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol test: You can drink water before the test.

Question 4

did a cholesterol test & i don't know how to read it & total 144, hdl 35, total/hdl ratio 4.1 is this normal, high or low & bp 120/78?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol: The levels you report are basically normal. We also usually record the HDL and LDL as these give a bit more information. In someone with minimal or no risk factors an LDL up to 120 may be ok, if risk factors present we prefer 80ish. Hdl of 35 is a bit low.

Question 5

would a single chicken nugget affect a cholesterol test?was fasting for 16 hours and i caved.my levels weren't very high just a bit.would it raise it?

Accepted Answer

Not much: If you normally have normal triglycerides and they were a bout the same as usual then the one nugget probably did not have much effect in your LDL those two readings are the ones affected by eating. You more than likely got a good idea of your readings from that test!

Question 6

i'm wondering what effect would eating a chocolate doughnut have on a cholesterol test?

Accepted Answer

Disaster: It would probably blow it through the roof and completely invalidate your results.  

Really.

Question 7

will a glass of wine help my fasting cholesterol test?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: Alcohol causes a dramatic rise in triglycerides. You should not drink alcohol for at least 24 hours before having your blood checked for cholesterol levels. 

Studies have shown moderate red wine consumption for 4 weeks is associated with desirable changes in hdl-c ( good cholesterol). Compared with drinking water.

Question 8

may i drink  decaffinated tea before my cholesterol test tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

Wouldn't: Fasting is fasting, unfortunately.  Water would be fine, but that's it.  Some herbal teas may have ingredients that could affect your results.

Question 9

cholesterol test: does fasting include water and should i take lipitor (atorvastatin) night before test?

Accepted Answer

Lipid testing: You can have water before a lipid blood test, yes you should take your medications.

Question 10

first cholesterol test in 1982 was 203 and last test just done was 213 with hdl and ldl all in normal ranges. is this good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Cholesterol norms vary depending on the risk factors one has such as the presence of hypertension, diabetes, smoking, family history of heart attack, etc. Knowing that as well as the actual #s for your cholesterol fractions may help better determine whether those are normal in your case or not.

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I should have said: may i drink black decaffienated tea before a cholesterol test? i omitted the "black." i don't drink herbal teas. ann

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Just had my cholesterol test done as part of my disc screenings. apparently ldl was so low it didnt register - hdl - 0.66 trig - 0.69 - total 2.54 - is this bad? apparently very low?

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Why can't you drink liquids before a cholesterol test?

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Did a cholesterol test & i don't know how to read it & total 144, hdl 35, total/hdl ratio 4.1 is this normal, high or low & bp 120/78?

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Would a single chicken nugget affect a cholesterol test?was fasting for 16 hours and i caved.my levels weren't very high just a bit.would it raise it?

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I'm wondering what effect would eating a chocolate doughnut have on a cholesterol test?

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Will a glass of wine help my fasting cholesterol test?

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May i drink decaffinated tea before my cholesterol test tomorrow?

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Cholesterol test: does fasting include water and should i take lipitor (atorvastatin) night before test?

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First cholesterol test in 1982 was 203 and last test just done was 213 with hdl and ldl all in normal ranges. is this good or bad?

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