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HDL Cholesterol

Labcorp

Broadest draw-site network nationwide.

Sample type: Serum
Avg. sample processing time: 2 Business days
Require fasting: No

BiomarkersLabcorp biomarkers

HDL Cholesterol The 'good' cholesterol that helps remove excess cholesterol from your bloodstream. Higher levels are generally linked to lower cardiovascular risk.

$11.49

HDL Cholesterol

Quest Diagnostics

Same-day appointments in most metros.

Sample type: Serum
Avg. sample processing time: 5 Business days
Require fasting: No

BiomarkersQuest Diagnostics biomarkers

HDL Cholesterol The 'good' cholesterol that helps remove excess cholesterol from your bloodstream. Higher levels are generally linked to lower cardiovascular risk.

$3.49

Description

HDL Cholesterol, often called “good” cholesterol, helps remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream and transport it to the liver for excretion. Higher HDL levels are generally associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Included biomarkers

Biomarkers

HDL Cholesterol The 'good' cholesterol that helps remove excess cholesterol from your bloodstream. Higher levels are generally linked to lower cardiovascular risk.

Preparation

Labcorp

Patient should be on a normal diet and maintain a stable weight for a week before testing.
Any drugs should be discontinued for three to four weeks if possible.
Test should not be performed until three months after a myocardial infarction or similar traumatic episode, such as severe infection or inflammation.

Quest Diagnostics

If an HDL cholesterol measurement is to be performed along with triglycerides, but not part of a lipid panel, then the patient should be fasting 9-12 hours prior to collection. If the HDL-cholesterol is ordered as part of a lipid panel then a fasting sample is not required.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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