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Is My Lipid Profile Test Result Normal?

Hi, i have done lipid profile for a job fitness purpose. My initial Serum TG 500- after 7 days 350 and VLDL- 120 - after 7 days 70 mg/dl. My ALT recent result 45 U/L. Is it normal or should i undergo few more tests or else ? All tests done on fasting of 12 hours. please suggest
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Hello!
I read your query in details.

The normal range for Triglycerides is under 150 mg/dl and a number of 350 mg/dl is considered high.
A normal VLDL cholesterol level is between 5 and 30 mg/dl and a number of 70 mg/dl is high.
A high level of triglycerides and VLDL means you may have an increased risk of coronary artery disease, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke.

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), a sensitive indicator of liver cell injury. Serum levels of ALT normally are low 10 to 40 U/L in most laboratories; however, normal values may vary greatly among laboratories.So a value of 45 U/L is normal,that means you don't have liver injury.

I suggest to consult a physician and also to test your complete lipidic profile that include Total cholesterol,LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol.

You should make lifestyle changes and probably need a medication to lower the concentration of lipids in blood.
Try to follow the following guidelines. Then get your cholesterol checked again.
-High fibre diet, green leafy vegetables, fruit.
-Cut down the processed food. White bread, doughnuts, white sugar, pizza should be completely avoided.
-A 40 minute physical activity every day like morning walk, evening walk or a visit to the gym or swimming pool.

Hope my answer has helped.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
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Is My Lipid Profile Test Result Normal?

Hello! I read your query in details. The normal range for Triglycerides is under 150 mg/dl and a number of 350 mg/dl is considered high. A normal VLDL cholesterol level is between 5 and 30 mg/dl and a number of 70 mg/dl is high. A high level of triglycerides and VLDL means you may have an increased risk of coronary artery disease, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), a sensitive indicator of liver cell injury. Serum levels of ALT normally are low 10 to 40 U/L in most laboratories; however, normal values may vary greatly among laboratories.So a value of 45 U/L is normal,that means you don t have liver injury. I suggest to consult a physician and also to test your complete lipidic profile that include Total cholesterol,LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol. You should make lifestyle changes and probably need a medication to lower the concentration of lipids in blood. Try to follow the following guidelines. Then get your cholesterol checked again. -High fibre diet, green leafy vegetables, fruit. -Cut down the processed food. White bread, doughnuts, white sugar, pizza should be completely avoided. -A 40 minute physical activity every day like morning walk, evening walk or a visit to the gym or swimming pool. Hope my answer has helped. Take care. Dr.Rovena