Diagnosis of Lipid Disorders
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Michael Jubinville, MPH Blood tests are used to diagnose lipid disorders. The tests find the levels of:
The results are part of a group of factors that are used to find overall heart disease risk. These include:
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EBSCO Medical Review Board Marcin Chwistek, MD Last Updated: 5/24/2019 |
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