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Lipid profile testing is a recommended yearly test for individuals who are at risk for, have been affected by, or have a predisposition for cardiovascular disease. This test is used to measure the levels of lipids, or fatty substances, in the blood. PARAMETERS This includes total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides. Total cholesterol is …