I was looking back at my med history. For some reason I had 2 lipid panel tests in a short period of time (a month apart). The results were different:
Jan 2010 -- Cholesterol 193, Triglycerides 213
Feb 2010 -- Cholesterol 155, Triglycerides 155
Which do I believe? I fasted in both cases. I think I recall my Dr. saying if I ate carbs even prior to the fasting, that could cause a higher false reading in the Triglyceride test...I think?? (I can't ask him cause I don't have insurance any longer). Anyhow, erring on the side of caution, my Triglyceride level in Jan 2010 was higher than normal. Is this value of 213 serious, i.e. can it lead to future heart problems??
Thanks,
James