Blood Cholesterol

Cholesterol plays a major role in your heart health. High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke. That is why it is important for all people to know their cholesterol levels.

How is cholesterol tested?

A small sample of blood will be drawn from your arm and analyzed.

Your test report will show your cholesterol level in milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dL). Your cholesterol numbers will be interpreted based on other risk factors such as age, family history, smoking and high blood pressure.