Cholesterol Test: Purpose | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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A complete cholesterol test measures levels of cholesterol and other fats in your blood. The CDC recommends testing every 4 to 6 years for healthy adults. People with a family history of high cholesterol or other risk factors may need to be tested more often.

Cholesterol is a waxy substance your body needs to produce certain hormones and to build the outer membrane of every cell. Although a certain level of cholesterol is essential, too much of it can build up in your blood vessels and raise your risk of:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)[1] recommends beginning cholesterol testing in childhood or adolescence and getting retested at least every 5 years after the ag...