High Cholesterol

There are no specific cholesterol symptoms, but it is a high-risk factor for several diseases. Diagnosing high blood pressure is possible with the help of a routine blood screening test which can reliably measure elevated blood cholesterol levels.

Every person who is above the age of 20 years should get their blood cholesterol levels checked once every five years. The lipoprotein profile, a simple blood test, can help provide your cholesterol numbers. This blood test commonly measures:

Triglyceride
Total cholesterol
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)