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Could Fasting LDLs Within Short Time Showing Values Of 50 And 150 Be Accurate?
I had two fasting LDL's taken within 2 weeks of each other. One was 50, the other was 150. Triglycerides were stead, HDL was steady. BS dropped from 330 to 90 as the LDL rose. I know LDL is a calculated measurement, but how quickly can fasting LDL change?
Fri, 8 Aug 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. No, LDL is not accurate.
2. Lipid levels are not affected by fasting. Such a high change indicates, one of them is wrong.
3. Need another test to correlate and confirm
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. No, LDL is not accurate.
2. Lipid levels are not affected by fasting. Such a high change indicates, one of them is wrong.
3. Need another test to correlate and confirm
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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