Test for Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol (calc), Triglycerides
Who may need this test:
Family History: If you have a family history of high cholesterol, heart disease, or stroke, you may be at increased risk and should consider getting tested.
Age and Gender: Men over the age of 45 and women over the age of 55 are at higher risk of developing high cholesterol.
Obesity or Overweight: Being overweight or obese can lead to elevated cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease.