Product Description

Why to get tested?
To assess your risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD); to monitor treatment
When to get tested?
Screening when no risk factors present: for adults, every five years; for youths, once between the ages of 9 and 11 and again between ages 17 and 21
What sample needed?
A blood sample obtained by inserting a needle into a vein in your arm or from a fingerstick
What preparation I need before test?
Typically, fasting for 9-12 hours (water only) before having your blood drawn is required, but some labs offer non-fasting lipid testing. Follow any instructions you are given and tell the person drawing your blood whether or not you have fasted. For youths without risk factors, testing may be done without fasting.