Who can help explain my results?

Results should be interpreted by an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

How is this different from the Comprehensive Lipid Panel?

This standard Lipid Panel measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. The Comprehensive Lipid Panel includes those same markers plus VLDL cholesterol and two additional proteins, ApoA1 and ApoB, for a more detailed look at cardiovascular risk.

Can I get this test if I’m already taking cholesterol medication?

Yes, this test is commonly used both before starting cholesterol medication and to monitor how well it’s working. Continue taking your medication as directed unless your provider tells you otherwise.

How often should cholesterol be rechecked?

General guidelines suggest most adults have their cholesterol checked every four to six years, though your provider may recommend more frequent testing based on your personal risk factors or if you’re being treated for high cholesterol.

Individual Lab Test

Lipid Panel

This test measures your cholesterol and triglycerides, including "good" HDL cholesterol, "bad" LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol, to help assess your risk for heart disease and stroke. It's one of the most commonly ordered preventive health tests.

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Price

$39

Duration

15 minutes

Sample

Blood

Results

Less than one business day

Ordering

Direct-to-Consumer

Processed in our own laboratory, not sent to an outside facility.

Preparation

We recommend fasting for 9–12 hours before your appointment (water is permitted), consistent with standard lipid testing guidelines. Continue taking medications as directed unless your healthcare provider advises otherwise.

Overview

About This Test

A lipid panel measures four key markers in your blood: total cholesterol, LDL ("bad") cholesterol, HDL ("good") cholesterol, and triglycerides. LDL cholesterol can build up in your blood vessels and raise your risk of heart disease, while HDL cholesterol helps clear it out. Because elevated cholesterol and triglycerides are among the most common, modifiable risk factors for heart disease and stroke, this is one of the most widely ordered tests in preventive health care.

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Comparing tests

Comprehensive Lipid Panel

An expanded cholesterol panel that goes beyond the standard lipid test, adding VLDL cholesterol and apolipoproteins A1 and B for a more detailed look at cardiovascular risk. It's often used when standard cholesterol results need a closer look, or for a more complete picture of heart disease risk.

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Apolipoprotein A1 and B

This test looks at two proteins that carry cholesterol through your bloodstream: Apolipoprotein A1 (found in HDL, "good" cholesterol) and Apolipoprotein B (found in LDL, "bad" cholesterol). Some research suggests these markers predict heart disease risk more precisely than a standard cholesterol test, particularly for people with diabetes or metabolic syndrome.

Duration

15 minutes

Price

$39

Results

Less than one business day

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Heart & Cholesterol

Comprehensive Lipid Panel

Duration

15 minutes

Price

$59

Results

Less than one business day

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hsCRP

hsCRP measures a marker of inflammation in your blood that's more precise than a standard CRP test, and is commonly used to help assess cardiovascular risk, particularly when standard risk factors don't tell the whole story.

Duration

15 minutes

Price

$39

Results

Less than one business day

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