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NOTES FROM THE LAB

Hello! My name is Jamila Quaye and I am a senior biomedical scientist with a specialism in haematology, here at One Day Tests laboratory.

Triglycerides - description and reference ranges

What is it?

Triglycerides are a type of blood fat. Triglycerides store energy for future use and are very important in a healthy functioning of your body. However, like any fat, too much is not a good thing and leads to an increased risks of cardiovascular disease.

Triglycerides are our main source of energy and come from two sources: what we eat and what is produced by the liver, for future use.

Reference ranges

Cholesterol Blood Test

 

CHOLESTEROL BLOOD TEST

£47.00
£47.00 - £47.00
£47.00
£47.00 - £47.00
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This is an ideal test for monitoring your cardiac state by measuring your 'bad' (i.e. LDL) and your 'good' (i.e. HDL) cholesterol levels - as well as the all-important total cholesterol/HDL ratio: which is essential for accurately assessing your cardio risks.

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