Cholesterol Total
SKU:
081091
$39.00
$39.00
Lipid Profile At a Glance Also known as:Lipid Panel; Coronary Risk Panel Formal name:Lipid Profile Related tests:Cholesterol; HDL Cholesterol; LDL Cholesterol; Triglycerides; Direct LDL Cholesterol; VLDL Cholesterol; Cardiac Risk Assessment; Lp-PLA2; Apo A-I; Apo B; Lp(a); Lipoprotein Subfraction Testing Why Get Tested?To assess your risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD); to monitor treatment
When to Get Tested?Screening: for adults, every five years; for youths, once between the ages of 9 and 11 and again between ages 17 and 21 Monitoring: at regular intervals when risk factors are present, when prior results showed high risk levels, and/or to monitor effectiveness of treatment
Sample Required?A blood sample is obtained by inserting a needle into a vein in your arm or from a fingerstick
Test Preparation Needed?Typically, fasting for 9-12 hours before having your blood drawn is required; only water is permitted.
When to Get Tested?Screening: for adults, every five years; for youths, once between the ages of 9 and 11 and again between ages 17 and 21 Monitoring: at regular intervals when risk factors are present, when prior results showed high risk levels, and/or to monitor effectiveness of treatment
Sample Required?A blood sample is obtained by inserting a needle into a vein in your arm or from a fingerstick
Test Preparation Needed?Typically, fasting for 9-12 hours before having your blood drawn is required; only water is permitted.