Cholesterol
Why get tested?
To screen for risk of developing heart disease (refer to Lipid Profile)
When to get tested?
Adults should be tested once every five years or more frequently if being treated for high cholesterol or have one or more risk factors for heart disease. Children and adolescents with risk factors should also have their cholesterol level checked.
Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm or back of the hand
Note: If you are having this test performed as part of the Lipid panel, you will need to fast for 9-12 hours before the sample is collected.
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To screen for risk of developing heart disease (refer to Lipid Profile)
When to get tested?
Adults should be tested once every five years or more frequently if being treated for high cholesterol or have one or more risk factors for heart disease. Children and adolescents with risk factors should also have their cholesterol level checked.
Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm or back of the hand
Note: If you are having this test performed as part of the Lipid panel, you will need to fast for 9-12 hours before the sample is collected.
Clinic telephone +86 (0574) 86000000 (Mon-Fri & Weekends: closed)
Website designed and maintained by Foreigners Medical Clinic, Ningbo Development Zone Central Hospital
All content on this website in its entirety is subject to copyright. No part is to be copied without express written permission of Ningbo Development Zone Central Hospital 宁波开发区中心医院