Cholesterol Testing
FAQ
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What does a cholesterol panel test for?
A blood cholesterol panel is used to evaluate a person's risk of cardiovascular disease. Elevated cholesterol levels (hypercholesterolemia) are an important risk factor for:
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Atherosclerosis
- Heart disease
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At what age should cholesterol testing begin?
Most doctors recommend that cholesterol testing should begin in childhood and adolescence. It's best to begin early, especially if you have a family history of high cholesterol or heart disease, where preventive and regular testing is recommended.
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How accurate is cholesterol testing?
Cholesterol blood tests are accurate and reliable methods for assessing your lipid profile. There are many different cholesterol tests, but all values can be used to calculate the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
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How long should you fast for cholesterol testing?
You should fast for 12 hours minimum before your blood cholesterol panel.
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What is NMR in cholesterol testing?
NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) is a non-invasive common technique used to determine bloodstream cholesterol concentration in less than five minutes.
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Do I need to visit a doctor?
No doctor visit needed.
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How do I get my results?
You get your results via email as soon as they are available.
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Does my lab prescription expire?
Your lab prescription never expires.*
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- Same day lab order by email
- Labs within 1 mile of 90% of the US
- Lab test prescriptions NEVER expire*
- Over 4000 blood work locations + 650 different blood tests to choose from
- Secure, encrypted & accurate testing
Lipid Panel (Quest Diagnostics) Same day lab order delivery
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Alternative Name(s):
Cholesterol, HDL,Fasting Lipids,Cholesterol, LDL
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Lipoprotein (a) (Quest Diagnostics) Same day lab order delivery
A significant deviation from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Alternative Name(s):
Lp (a), Lipoprotein Little a, Lp Little a
No fasting required.
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Lipid Panel with Ratios (Quest Diagnostics) Same day lab order delivery
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Ultimate Healthy Heart Cholesterol Profile (Quest Diagnostics) Same day lab order delivery
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Lipid Panel: Cholesterol, total; high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol; low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (calculated); triglycerides; Non-HDL Cholesterol (calculated)
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Lipid Panel with Ratios, HgbA1c and Glucose (Quest Diagnostics) Same day lab order delivery
Hemoglobin (Hgb) A1c
Lipid Panel with Ratios: Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL-Cholesterol (calculated), Cholesterol/HDL Ratio (calculated), LDL/HDL Ratio (calculated), Non-HDL Cholesterol (calculated)
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Chem Panel with Lipids (Quest Diagnostics) Same day lab order delivery
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT)
Iron, Serum
Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LD) (LDH)
Lipid Panel with Ratios: Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL-Cholesterol (calculated), Cholesterol/HDL Ratio (calculated), LDL/HDL Ratio (calculated), Non-HDL Cholesterol (calculated)
Phosphate (as Phosphorus)
Uric Acid, Serum (Gout Test)
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Cardio IQ Advanced Lipid Panel (Quest Diagnostics) Same day lab order delivery
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Cardio IQ HDL Cholesterol;
Cardio IQ Triglycerides;
Cardio IQ Non-HDL and Calculated Components;
Cardio IQ Lipoprotein Fractionation, Ion Mobility;
Cardio IQ Apolipoprotein B;
Cardio IQ Lipoprotein (a)
If Triglyceride is >400 mg/dL, Cardio IQ Direct LDL will be performed.
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Ultimate Cardiac IQ Healthy Heart Cholesterol Profile (Quest Diagnostics) Same day lab order delivery
Lipid Panel, Advanced, Cardio IQ: Cardio IQ Cholesterol, Total; Cardio IQ HDL Cholesterol; Cardio IQ Triglycerides; Cardio IQ Non-HDL and Calculated Components; Cardio IQ Lipoprotein Fractionation, Ion Mobility Cardio IQ Apolipoprotein B; ;Cardio IQ Lipoprotein (a); If Triglyceride is >400 mg/dL, then Cardio IQ Direct LDL will be performed.
Estimated turnaround for results is 5 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Lipoprotein (a) (LabCorp) Same day lab order delivery
Lipoprotein Little a
Lp Little a
Lp(a)
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Lipid Panel With LDL:HDL Ratio (LabCorp) Same day lab order delivery
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Lipid Panel (LabCorp) Same day lab order delivery
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Chem Panel (Basic) with Lipids (LabCorp) Same day lab order delivery
Uric Acid, Serum
BUN (Urea Nitrogen)
Creatinine, Serum
eGFR
BUN/Creatinine Ratio
Sodium, Serum
Potassium, Serum
Chloride, Serum
Calcium, Serum
Phosphorus, Serum
Protein, Total, Serum
Albumin, Serum
Globulin, Total
A/G Ratio
Bilirubin, Total
Alkaline Phosphatase, Serum
LDH (Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase)
AST (SGOT)(Aspartate Aminotransferase)
ALT (SGPT) (Alanine Aminotransferase)
GGT (Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase)
Iron, Serum
Cholesterol, Total
Triglycerides
HDL Cholesterol
VLDL Cholesterol Cal
LDL Cholesterol Calc
T. Chol/HDL Ratio
Estimated CHD Risk
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Ultimate Healthy Heart Cholesterol Profile (LabCorp) Same day lab order delivery
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
C-Reactive Protein (CRP), High Sensitivity (Cardiac Risk Assessment).
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Lipid Panel with LDL:HDL Ratio, HgbA1c, Glucose (LabCorp) Same day lab order delivery
Hemoglobin (Hgb) A1c
Glucose Serum
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
NMR LipoProfile® with Insulin Resistance Markers (LabCorp) Same day lab order delivery
The NMR LipoProfile® test uses NMR spectroscopy to measure the actual number of atherogenic LDL particles that build up in the arteries causing heart disease. By knowing how many of these particles are circulating in the blood, a physician can get a more accurate picture of a patient's heart health and, therefore make better patient care decisions.
Without the technology available through the NMR LipoProfile® test, Physicians merely estimate the number of particles by measuring the cholesterol they contain - known as LDL cholesterol (or LDL-C). Patients with a high number of LDL particles (LDL-P) are at increased risk for heart disease, even if they have "normal" LDL cholesterol levels.
Estimated turnaround for results is 5 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Ultimate NMR® Healthy Heart Cholesterol Profile (LabCorp) Same day lab order delivery
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
NMR LipoProfile® with Insulin Resistance Markers: Insulin resistance markers; lipoprotein particle number (LDL and HDL); lipoprotein subfractions; standard lipid panel (total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides). Graph is not provided.
Lipoprotein (a) Lp(a)
*Please note, the NMR LipoProfile® is processed through LipoScience, the C-Reactive Protein (CRP), High Sensitivity (Cardiac Risk Assessment) and Lp(a) is processed through Labcorp, results are provided on a Labcorp Report. Graph is not provided.
Estimated turnaround for results is 5 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
What is a Cholesterol Test?
A Cholesterol test checks a patient's blood to determine if their cholesterol and triglycerides are at an acceptable level for proper health, which gives physicians an indication on whether or not a patient is at risk for a heart attack or stroke. There are a variety of cholesterol tests available, offering a wide range of results for both doctors and patients. The most common is a lipid profile, which is often given to patients during their yearly checkup, or in some cases, every five years.