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Cholesterol Testing

HSA/FSA accepted HSA/FSA accepted
Lipid Panel
  • Reveal your cholesterol levels effortlessly
  • Assess your heart health comprehensively
  • Pinpoint risks for heart disease early
$50 $38
What’s included
Earn 38 points
HSA/FSA accepted HSA/FSA accepted
Lipid Panel with Ratios
  • Reveal your cholesterol levels effortlessly
  • Assess your heart health comprehensively
  • Highlight areas for cardiovascular improvement
$59 $45
What’s included
Earn 45 points
  • No need to visit a doctor
  • Prescription never expires
  • All inclusive, no extra fees
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HSA/FSA accepted HSA/FSA accepted
Lipoprotein (a)
  • Pinpoint your heart disease risk factors
  • Reveal hidden cholesterol issues effortlessly
  • Assess your cardiovascular health comprehensively
Includes: Lipoprotein (a)
Test details HSA/FSA: reimbursable Results: first results available starting the next day, complete results in 3 business days
$38 $ 29
Earn 29 points
What’s included
HSA/FSA accepted HSA/FSA accepted
Lipid Panel
  • Reveal your cholesterol levels effortlessly
  • Assess your heart health comprehensively
  • Pinpoint risks for heart disease early
Includes: Chol/Hdlc Ratio Cholesterol, Total HDL Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol Non HDL Cholesterol Triglycerides
Preparation Fasting: 12-14 hours
Test details HSA/FSA: reimbursable Results: first results available starting the next day, complete results in 3 business days
$50 $ 38
Earn 38 points
What’s included
HSA/FSA accepted HSA/FSA accepted
Lipid Panel with Ratios
  • Reveal your cholesterol levels effortlessly
  • Assess your heart health comprehensively
  • Highlight areas for cardiovascular improvement
Includes: Chol/Hdlc Ratio Cholesterol, Total HDL Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol LDL/HDL Ratio Non HDL Cholesterol Triglycerides
Preparation Fasting: 12-14 hours
Test details HSA/FSA: reimbursable Results: first results available starting the next day, complete results in 3 business days
$59 $ 45
Earn 45 points
What’s included
HSA/FSA accepted HSA/FSA accepted
Lipid Panel with Ratios, HgbA1c and Glucose
  • Reveal cholesterol levels to manage heart health
  • Clarify blood sugar control for diabetes management
  • Highlight risk factors for better lifestyle choices
Includes:
Lipid Panel with Ratios
  • Cholesterol, Total
  • HDL Cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • LDL Cholesterol
  • Chol/Hdlc Ratio
  • LDL/HDL Ratio
  • Non HDL Cholesterol
Glucose
Hemoglobin A1C
Preparation Fasting: 12-14 hours
Test details HSA/FSA: reimbursable Results: first results available starting the next day, complete results in 3 business days
$99 $ 75
Earn 75 points
What’s included
HSA/FSA accepted HSA/FSA accepted
Ultimate Healthy Heart Package
  • Pinpoint cholesterol issues affecting your heart
  • Reveal hidden risks for heart disease
  • Assess your heart's health comprehensively
Includes:
Lipid Panel
  • Chol/Hdlc Ratio
  • LDL Cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • HDL Cholesterol
  • Cholesterol, Total
  • Non HDL Cholesterol
Hs CRP
Preparation Fasting: 9-12 hours
Test details HSA/FSA: reimbursable Results: first results available starting the next day, complete results in 3 business days
$103 $ 78
Earn 78 points
What’s included
HSA/FSA accepted HSA/FSA accepted
Chem Panel with Lipids
  • Reveal underlying health conditions effortlessly
  • Assess your cardiovascular health comprehensively
  • Highlight areas for health improvement
Includes:
Comprehensive Metabolic Profile (includes eGFR)
  • Chloride
  • Potassium
  • Sodium
  • Bun/Creatinine Ratio
  • ALT
  • AST
  • Alkaline Phosphatase
  • Bilirubin, Total
  • Albumin/Globulin Ratio
  • Globulin
  • Albumin
  • Protein, Total
  • Calcium
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Creatinine
  • Urea Nitrogen (Bun)
  • Glucose
  • eGFR
Lipid Panel with Ratios
  • Cholesterol, Total
  • HDL Cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • LDL Cholesterol
  • Chol/Hdlc Ratio
  • LDL/HDL Ratio
  • Non HDL Cholesterol
GGT
Iron, Total
LD
Phosphate (As Phosphorus)
Uric Acid
Preparation Fasting: 12-14 hours
Test details HSA/FSA: reimbursable Results: first results available starting the next day, complete results in 3 business days
$104 $ 79
Earn 79 points
What’s included
HSA/FSA accepted HSA/FSA accepted
Cardio IQ Advanced Lipid Panel
  • Pinpoint cholesterol issues affecting your heart
  • Reveal hidden risks for heart disease
  • Assess your cardiovascular health comprehensively
Includes: Apolipoprotein B Chol/Hdlc Ratio Cholesterol, Total Hdl Cholesterol Hdl Large Ldl Medium Ldl Particle Number Ldl Pattern Ldl Peak Size Ldl Small Ldl-Cholesterol Lipoprotein (A) Non Hdl Cholesterol Triglycerides
Preparation No fasting required
Test details HSA/FSA: reimbursable Results: first results available starting the next day, complete results in 3 business days
$203 $ 154
Earn 154 points
What’s included
HSA/FSA accepted HSA/FSA accepted
Ultimate Cardiac IQ Healthy Heart Cholesterol Profile
  • Pinpoint cholesterol issues affecting your heart
  • Reveal hidden risks to your cardiovascular health
  • Assess your heart's condition comprehensively
Includes:
Cardio IQ Advanced Lipid Panel
  • Ldl Particle Number
  • Ldl Small
  • Lipoprotein (A)
  • Cholesterol, Total
  • Hdl Cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • Apolipoprotein B
  • Ldl Peak Size
  • Ldl Pattern
  • Hdl Large
  • Ldl Medium
  • Non Hdl Cholesterol
  • Chol/Hdlc Ratio
  • Ldl-Cholesterol
Hs CRP
Preparation No fasting required
Test details HSA/FSA: reimbursable Results: first results available starting the next day, complete results in 5 business days
$237 $ 180
Earn 180 points
What’s included
HSA/FSA accepted HSA/FSA accepted
Lipoprotein (a)
  • Pinpoint your heart disease risk factors
  • Unveil hidden cholesterol issues effortlessly
  • Assess your cardiovascular health comprehensively
Includes:
Lipoprotein (a) is also known by the following:
Lipoprotein Little a
Lp Little a
Lp(a)
$67 $ 51
Earn 51 points
What’s included
HSA/FSA accepted HSA/FSA accepted
Lipid Panel With LDL:HDL Ratio
  • Reveal your cholesterol levels effortlessly
  • Assess your heart health comprehensively
  • Highlight areas for cardiovascular improvement
Includes:
Cholesterol, total; high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol; low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (calculation); triglycerides; very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol (calculation) and LDL/HDL Ratio
$74 $ 56
Earn 56 points
What’s included
HSA/FSA accepted HSA/FSA accepted
Lipid Panel
  • Reveal cholesterol levels impacting your heart health
  • Pinpoint risks for future heart issues
  • Assess your diet's effect on your body
Includes:
Cholesterol, total; high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol; low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (calculation); triglycerides; very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol (calculation).
$74 $ 56
Earn 56 points
What’s included
HSA/FSA accepted HSA/FSA accepted
Chem Panel (Basic) with Lipids
  • Reveal hidden cholesterol issues effortlessly
  • Pinpoint blood sugar imbalances quickly
  • Assess your liver and kidney health comprehensively
Includes:

Glucose, Serum
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
$120 $ 91
Earn 91 points
What’s included
HSA/FSA accepted HSA/FSA accepted
Ultimate Healthy Heart Cholesterol Profile
  • Pinpoint cholesterol issues affecting your heart
  • Reveal hidden risks to your cardiovascular health
  • Assess your heart's wellness comprehensively
Includes:

Lipid Profile: Cholesterol, total; high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol; low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (calculation); triglycerides; very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol (calculation).
C-Reactive Protein (CRP), High Sensitivity (Cardiac Risk Assessment).
$130 $ 99
Earn 99 points
What’s included
HSA/FSA accepted HSA/FSA accepted
Lipid Panel with LDL:HDL Ratio, HgbA1c, Glucose
  • Pinpoint cholesterol issues affecting your heart
  • Reveal blood sugar levels impacting energy
  • Assess diabetes risk for better health
Includes:

Lipid Panel With LDL:HDL Ratio: Cholesterol, Total; Triglycerides; HDL Cholesterol; VLDL Cholesterol Cal; LDL Cholesterol Calc; LDL/HDL Ratio
Hemoglobin (Hgb) A1c
Glucose Serum
$135 $ 103
Earn 103 points
What’s included
HSA/FSA accepted HSA/FSA accepted
NMR LipoProfile® with Insulin Resistance Markers
  • Pinpoint insulin resistance issues early
  • Reveal hidden cholesterol problems effortlessly
  • Assess your heart health comprehensively
Includes:
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.
$150 $ 114
Earn 114 points
What’s included
HSA/FSA accepted HSA/FSA accepted
Ultimate NMR® Healthy Heart Cholesterol Profile
  • Pinpoint cholesterol issues affecting your heart
  • Reveal hidden risks to your cardiovascular health
  • Assess your heart's wellness comprehensively
Includes:

C-Reactive Protein (CRP), High Sensitivity (Cardiac Risk Assessment)
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.
$275 $ 209
Earn 209 points
What’s included

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.

Who May Need a Cholesterol Test?

Cholesterol tests are an important early indicator of health issues which could result in a heart attack or stroke, making it imperative that patients begin having their cholesterol checked fairly regularly once they reach adulthood. Patients with known hereditary issues relating to high cholesterol, heart attacks, or strokes may want to take this test on an annual or semi-annual basis. Males over 40 years of age, as well as women over 50, should take this test annually at minimum in order to stay acquainted with their cholesterol levels, which can not only lead to coronary heart disease, but may affect their general wellness.

What Should I Expect from My Cholesterol Test?

Cholesterol tests begin with a blood sample being drawn from a patient in order for it to be analyzed by a medical laboratory. Cholesterol tests require patients to refrain from eating anywhere from 12-14 hours prior to the test being performed. There are common reference ranges that exist among cholesterol tests, though some labs may have different ranges for you and your physician. Speak to your doctor regarding your results to get more information on how they concern you and your health specifically.

FAQ

  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. How long should you fast for cholesterol testing?

    You should fast for 12 hours minimum before your blood cholesterol panel.

  5. 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.

  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.

Questions about online blood testing or how to order a lab test?

Speak with our Wellness Team: (877) 283-7882
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