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Cholesterol is necessary to make the cells in our body. We get cholesterol from two sources - our liver makes cholesterol and we can also get it from eating foods from animals. We measure cholesterol directly rather than a calculation. Having a combined Cholesterol and Lipids Test is one of the most common ways to assess your overall heart health. High LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides have been linked to a number of diseases, including heart attack, stroke, peripheral artery disease and atherosclerosis, high blood pressure (hypertension), and type II diabetes. Controlling your blood cholesterol levels can be key to reducing your risk for these disorders. This test evaluates the four key components of a cholesterol test: total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglycerides. Your results will contain your personal levels of these markers and whether they fall within a low, normal, or high range.