How does the Total Cholesterol Test work?
Self-collect your sample following the detailed instructions included in the kit. Place your sample in the specimen bag provided and mail it back to the lab using the prepaid envelope inside the kit.

Our lab uses a verified and approved clinical chemistry assay to accurately measure your total cholesterol levels. Your results are available through our online portal as soon as testing is complete.

Will I receive any guidance with my results?
All result reports will include brief and easy to understand interpretations of each of the biomarkers tested. Background information is also available, but we recommend that you share your test results with your healthcare provider to obtain the most benefit from your test results.

Are there medical professionals involved in the process?
All of our tests are developed with advice and input from medical professionals.

What are the risks of elevated cholesterol?
High levels of cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) can result in an accumulation in the arteries and plaque formation. This significantly increases the risk of a heart attack, stroke, and peripheral artery disease.

What can increase the risk of high cholesterol?
Various factors can contribute to high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), including a high intake of saturated fats (from red meat and dairy) and refined sugars, high alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, smoking, and being overweight or obese. Each of these risk factors can be modified by dietary and lifestyle changes. There are also risk factors that cannot be changed, including a genetic risk and other medical conditions.

How can I lower my cholesterol?
A combination of losing weight, diet, and exercise is beneficial for reducing high cholesterol. Specific changes include limiting carbohydrate, alcohol, and fat intake, and choosing healthier unsaturated fats instead of saturated and trans fats. Abstaining from smoking and exercising for at least 30 minutes each day are also beneficial.