Cholesterol Testing (Lipid Panel) Tests

FAQ

1. What is a lipid panel?

   A lipid panel tests your cholesterol and lipid values, including:

   • HDL (good) cholesterol
   • LDL (bad) cholesterol
   • Triglycerides

   A lipid panel may help evaluate dietary recommendations and identify risk factors for conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

2. Who needs a lipid panel?

   You may need a lipid panel if:

   • You're concerned about your cholesterol levels
   • You have high cholesterol or triglycerides
   • You have a family history of heart disease or diabetes

   A lipid panel can help you understand how diet and lifestyle changes may benefit you. Nevertheless, everyone should get a lipid panel annually with their regular checkups.

3. How often should you test your lipids?

   It is recommended to test your lipids at least once a year or after every lifestyle change, for example:

   • If you have lost or gained a significant amount of weight
   • Had surgery done on your body

4. What does a lipid panel test for?

   A lipid panel test is used to monitor heart health by measuring the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. It is used to identify a person's risk for atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and coronary artery disease.

5. For how long should you fast for a lipid panel?

   The average fasting time before your blood lipid panel is 8–12 hours.

6. Do I need to visit a doctor?

   Nope. You don't need a doctor's visit to get a test with us.

7. How do I get my results?

   You'll get your results via email as soon as they are available. We will notify you via SMS as well. You can also see them at any time in the future right in your dashboard where you can easily share them with your professional and compare them side by side with future tests.

8. Does my lab prescription expire?

   We're the only lab that honors your lab order forever.