Why do I need a triglycerides test?Healthy adults should get a lipid profile, which includes a triglycerides test, every four to six years. You may need to be tested more often if you have certain risk factors for heart disease. These include:Family history of heart diseaseSmokingBeing overweightUnhealthy eating habitsLack of exerciseDiabetesHigh blood pressureAge. Men 45 years or older and women 50 years or older are at a higher risk for heart disease
