Cholesterol Test.Sample required?

Cholesterol Test
Also known as: Blood cholesterol, total cholesterol
Related tests: HDL, LDL, Triglycerides, Lipid profile

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm or a finger

Cholesterol Test.When to get tested?

Cholesterol Test
Also known as: Blood cholesterol, total cholesterol
Related tests: HDL, LDL, Triglycerides, Lipid profile

When to get tested?

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  If you already know you have heart disease (angina, heart attack)
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  If there is a family history of high cholesterol, or of heart disease at an early age
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  If you are over 35 years old and have risk factors which puts you at an increased chance of developing heart disease, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or you are a smoker
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  If you are taking drugs to lower your cholesterol level

Cholesterol Test.Why get tested?

Cholesterol Test.
Also known as: Blood cholesterol, total cholesterol
Related tests: HDL, LDL, Triglycerides, Lipid profile

Why get tested?To screen for risk of developing heart disease

LDL Cholesterol Test.Sample required?

LDL Cholesterol Test

Also known as: LDL, 'bad' cholesterol

Sample required?A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm or from a fingerstick.

LDL Cholesterol Test.When to get tested?

LDL Cholesterol Test
Also known as: LDL, 'bad' cholesterol

When to get tested?
As part of a regular examination with a cholesterol test or lipid profile or if your total cholesterol is high.

LDL Cholesterol Test.Why get tested?

LDL Cholesterol Test.Why get tested?

Also known as: LDL, LDL-C, 'bad' cholesterol
Formal name: Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
Related tests: Cholesterol, HDL, Triglycerides, Lipid profile
To determine risk of developing heart disease