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What Does An Abnormal Lipid Panel Indicate?

Hi ! My daughter who is only 34 had her first lipid panel done . Everything came back high . Isn t she young for this? She didnt fast before test ,. My husband and I didnt start having those issues til we were in our mid 50 s. She has a cardiac risk factor of 5.8 , cholesterol 256, triglycerides 180, LDL 176, HDL 44 . should they be redone ? Thanks
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Hello,

Yes, your daughter’s laboratory lipid profile is quite high. This could be a false positive result. Not fasting before the test is a frequent reason for abnormal lipid profile.

She should re-take the test. But this time she should fast 12 hours before the test and should not drink alcohol 24 hours before the test.

If she is taking medications (example as birth control pills), that may also be a reason for the abnormal lipid panel. Please, consult with your doctor regarding stopping the medications before the test.

If the second lipid profile comes high again she needs further investigation (thyroid function test, blood glucose et cetera) to find out the cause of abnormal lipid profile.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Malik Amonov
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What Does An Abnormal Lipid Panel Indicate?

Hello, Yes, your daughter’s laboratory lipid profile is quite high. This could be a false positive result. Not fasting before the test is a frequent reason for abnormal lipid profile. She should re-take the test. But this time she should fast 12 hours before the test and should not drink alcohol 24 hours before the test. If she is taking medications (example as birth control pills), that may also be a reason for the abnormal lipid panel. Please, consult with your doctor regarding stopping the medications before the test. If the second lipid profile comes high again she needs further investigation (thyroid function test, blood glucose et cetera) to find out the cause of abnormal lipid profile. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Malik Amonov