Cholesterol is different from most tests in that it is not used to diagnose or monitor a disease but is used to estimate risk of developing a disease — specifically heart disease. Because high blood cholesterol has been associated with hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), heart disease, and a raised risk of death from heart attacks, cholesterol testing is considered a routine part of preventive health care.

The Lipids Panel can determine if you have abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. These are important because they can also help you and your doctor determine if you’re at risk for heart disease or other coronary (heart) illnesses.

What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is fat that is produced by the liver. It can also be obtained from foods like cheeseburgers, pizza, etc.
 
Types of Cholesterol? There are two kinds of cholesterol – the good and the bad. The Cholesterol Panel checks to see if your current total cholesterol, LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol), and triglyceride (blood fats) levels have changed.

While not a common side effect, changes in liver enzymes can be directly associated with your current prescription, therefore, this panel will also check the liver enzymes that can be affected.

With a Cholesterol Medication Panel from ANY LAB TEST NOW® your doctor can make adjustments to your cholesterol medication and you can have peace of mind. The interpretation of any laboratory test should be made only by a licensed physician. Factors unclear to the layperson may exist.