Product Description

Why to get tested?
To determine your risk of developing heart disease
When to get tested?
As part of a regular exam with a cholesterol test or lipid profile at least once every five years in adults; youth should be tested at least once between the ages of 9 and 11 and once again between the ages of 17 and 21; at regular intervals when risk factors for heart disease are present, when prior results showed high risk levels, and/or to monitor effectiveness of treatment
What sample needed?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm or from a fingerstick
What preparation I need before test?
Laboratory tests for LDL-C typically require a 12-hour fast; only water is permitted. Follow any instructions you are given.