Preparation
Fast for 12 hours (no food or drink, except water).
 
Cholesterol and lipids are critical for measuring heart health. This test measures both.
 
Description
Cholesterol and lipid Tests measures both LDL and HDL cholesterol levels that allows you to get a better picture of your heart health.
 
Lipids are fatty substances (including cholesterol and triglycerides) within your body. Assessing them can reveal much about your overall health. For example, high levels of “bad” LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol contributes to build up in the walls of your arteries, (atherosclerosis), increasing your risk for heart disease. However, high levels of “good” HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol can remove LDL cholesterol from your body, reducing your risk for heart disease.
 
High cholesterol usually has no symptoms, meaning you may have high cholesterol without knowing it. Knowing your cholesterol levels is the first step towards a healthy heart and healthy life.
 
Included in this Panel
Total Cholesterol
LDL (low-density lipoprotein) Cholesterol
VLDL Cholesterol
HDL Cholesterol
Triglycerides
 
Why should you consider this test?
Wellness Recommendations Most healthy adults should have their cholesterol checked every 4 to 6 years.
 
Family History
Cholesterol tests can be appropriate for a healthy person, especially when there is a family history of heart disease, heart attack, or stroke.
 
Prevention Power
By living a healthy lifestyle, you can lower your risk of heart disease and heart attack. A healthy lifestyle includes:
Eating a healthy diet.
Maintaining a healthy weight.
Getting enough physical activity.
Not smoking or using other forms of tobacco.
Limiting alcohol use.