Question

Which diagnostic test involves a series of blood tests that include total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides?

Answer 1

The answer is: lipidic balance, or also called lipid profile (or lipidic profile).

The lipid balance allows measuring the different lipid components (listed before) present in the blood to assess the atherogenic risks of a patient to take preventive measures (eating habits, lifestyle) or appropriate therapeutic.

Depending on the case, only a few parameters or all can be done. This assessment is analyzed over a long period through several measures (at least once a year starting to 40 years old, even not-obese people) to assess the cardiovascular risk.