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Is non fasting ldl and total cholesterol accurate? doctor called and said its high.
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See below: Non-fasting cholesterol is nearly accurate but LDL is not. Discuss with your doctor if the test should be repeated. If you repeat the test, make sure to fast at least 9 hours.
Answered 1/29/2015
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