Laboratory test
Cholesterol
Cholesterol: 1 parameter from a blood sample, fasting required.
Also known as
Total cholesterol test · Cholesterol blood test · Lipid test
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Required (8–10 hours)
- Expected report time
- Same day / 24 hours
- Parameters
- 1
- No home collection fee
What is the Cholesterol?
Cholesterol includes Total Cholesterol. The listed sample is Blood (Serum). The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.
What does the Cholesterol measure?
1 parameters. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Lipid Profile1 parameter
| Parameter | Unit | Catalogue method | LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Cholesterol | mg/dL | CHOD-PAP (Enzymatic) | 2093-3 |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
Cholesterol: sample & preparation
Sample: Blood. Fasting: Required (8–10 hours).
- Fast (no food, only water) for 8-10 hours before this test. Take your usual medicines unless your doctor tells you otherwise. A blood sample will be drawn from a vein in your arm.
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1 parameters · Fasting: Required (8–10 hours) · Report time: Same day / 24 hours
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