LIPID PANEL 0007600

This is the most common Lipid Panel. Components include those useful in the detection, classification, and monitoring of patients with hyperlipidemia. It is used to assess your risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) and to monitor treatment. It assess your Cholesterol, HDL, Triglycerides, and LDL

Screening: for adults, every five years; for youths, once between the ages of 9 and 11 and again between ages 17 and 21
Monitoring: at regular intervals when risk factors are present such as diabetes, history of heart attack or stroke, high blood pressure, history of elevated cholesterol in your past. If you are taking medications for high cholesterol or any of the above, this test should be checked on a regular basis.