No Appointment Necessary Coronary heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. And since high cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart problems, people over age 20 should have their cholesterol and lipid levels checked at least once every five years. If your cholesterol level is over 200, or other indicators show you're a candidate for heart disease, simple lifestyle changes can make a dramatic difference in your health and longevity. Finger-stick blood test. Includes total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL, VLDL, plus a written cardiac risk assessment completed by patient.
Results are ready in five minutes and presented to patients during a brief clinical consultation.
No food for 12 hours previous to testing. Water, tea, or coffee without sugar or cream is permitted. Necessary medications may be taken with water.