I just got my cholesterol test in the mail today...it was pretty high overall...253! I wasn't really sure about the fasting the night before...the doctor didn't mention it and I had never had it tested before...it never crossed my mind. I didn't eat but the morning of the test I had two cups of coffee with cream and sugar...could this have thrown the test off??? A co-worker of mine said they shouldn't have even tested it since I drank the coffee. Is she right??? My LDL was 167, my HDL was 61, and my triglycerides were 126. The only part that was elevated was the LDL. I am 23 and it sort of freaks me out that my cholesterol is so high!!!! Any responses would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

The not fasting part probably drove your triglycerides reading up but not the cholesterol. Diet affects your cholesterol over weeks or months, not hours.

Ok. Thanks for your help...