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Going for my 2-month blood test after starting atvorvastatin. what do they test for? ldl was 177 at start. glucose 95.
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Blood lipids: Usually, total cholesterol, HDL and triglycerides are measured and LDL is calculated from that. Be sure to fast for at least 9, better 12 hours before the blood test.
Answered 6/10/2014
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