title: Measurement of cholesterol and triglyceride.
abstract: As part of a continuing series on how the work of pathology laboratories contribution to patient care, this article looks at the measurement of the concentration of cholesterol and triglyceride in blood. The normal physiological function of cholesterol and triglyceride is described and blood sampling precautions explained. Finally, the causes and clinical consequences of abnormally raised levels are discussed.
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authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Higgins
mesh_terms: D001800:Blood Specimen Collection; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000097:blood* / Q000150:complications; D015228:Hypertriglyceridemia / Q000097:blood* / Q000150:complications; D012307:Risk Factors