LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein)
An LDL blood test measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in your blood. It is often called the “bad” cholesterol because high levels can cause fatty deposits to build up in your arteries, increasing your risk of heart attacks
HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein)
An HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) test measures the level of “good” cholesterol in your blood. HDL is beneficial because it absorbs “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and carries it back to the liver for excretion, helping protect against heart disease and stroke. The