The Alere Cholestech Lipid Profile Cassette measures total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and triglycerides. It also uses these values to calculate low-density lipoprotein levels (LDL). Approximately 85% of the cholesterol in our blood is produced by our own bodies with the remaining 15% coming from animal products found in our diet. Moderate amounts of cholesterol (a type of lipid) are essential for production, maintenance, and fluidity of cell membranes; nerve insulation and conduction; as well as hormone and bile salt production.The total cholesterol reading is an indication of the overall amount of cholesterol circulating in the blood at the time the test is given. High-density lipoprotein is beneficial to heart health due to its ability to transport cholesterol and triglycerides within the water-based bloodstream to the liver for removal or re
