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What are the tests for hyperlipoproteinemia?

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Fasting blood lipids: The starting point is testing for fasting blood lipids, namely, total cholesterol, HDL and triglycerides. If one or more are abnormal, additional testing may be done to refine the abnormality and determine the cause.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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