BUN/Creatinine Ratio
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Cardio IQ HDL Cholesterol
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General Health
HDL Cholesterol is inversely related to the risk for cardiovascular disease. It increases following regular exercise, moderate alcohol consumption and with oral estrogen therapy. Decreased levels are associated with obesity, stress, cigarette smoking and diabetes mellitus.
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Collection method: Blood
Preparation: If an HDL cholesterol measurement is to be performed along with triglycerides, but not part of a lipid panel, then the patient should be fasting 9-12 hours prior to collection. If the HDL-cholesterol is ordered as part of a lipid panel then a fasting sample is not required.Please do not exercise prior to testing. It is best that your blood is taken in a rested state.
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STEP 1
Order your tests online
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STEP 2
Visit a local Quest Diagnostics lab
- No follow-up required
- Results automatically uploaded to SelfDecode
STEP 3
Get your results and insights online
- Find out if your levels are in the optimal range
- Get easy-to-understand insights about your results
- Track your levels over time