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A triglycerides test is a blood test that measures the amount of a fat in your blood called triglycerides. High blood triglyceride levels may increase your risk for heart disease and stroke. A triglycerides test can help you decide if you need to take action to lower your risk.

A triglycerides test is used to understand your risk for heart disease, stroke, and other conditions that involve your arteries, such as peripheral arterial disease. The test is also used to help monitor heart conditions and treatments to lower your risk of heart disease.