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Triglycerides 237. all other tests normal. past 5yr trigs <100. doc says no need to retest as hdl at 50 & i didn't fast before test but i'm concerned?

Q: triglycerides 237. all other tests normal. past 5yr trigs <100. doc says no need to retest as hdl at 50 & i didn't fast before test but i'm concerned?

Redo test: Redo the test if you are concerned and fast for 12 hours. The fact that you werent fasting could explain your high triglyceride level.

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Redo test: Redo the test if you are concerned and fast for 12 hours. The fact that you werent fasting could explain your high triglyceride level.

Answered 5/25/2016

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Triglycerides 237. all other tests normal. past 5yr trigs <100. doc says no need to retest as hdl at 50 & i didn't fast before test but i'm concerned?

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