Pathologists Lancet Kenya - PLK - Understanding Cholesterol Numbers Cholesterol levels should be measured at least once every five years in everyone over age 20. The screening test that is usually performed
Ace Cardiopathy - Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading
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