A common laboratory test related to heart assessment is fasting lipids. Which of the following statements is true regarding this test?

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Fasting lipids test measures blood levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, and HDL (high-density lipoprotein) LDL (low-density lipoprotein). The normal range for total cholesterol is less than 200mg/dL, and LDL cholesterol should be under 130mg/dL. HDL levels should be above 40 mg/dL for men and above 50 mg/dL for women. Normal triglyceride levels are less than 150mg/dL, not 200-300mg/dL as mentioned in option D.

A Common Laboratory Test Related to Heart Assessment Is Fasting