Cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) disease and stroke are leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Several behaviors and conditions (risk factors) can increase your chances for developing these conditions or for having complications if you already have one of these diseases.
Screening is done because most people with risk factors often feel healthy and have no symptoms.Identifying your risks can help you prevent or delay the effects of heart disease and stroke.
Fasting for 8 to 12 hours is recommended before testing.
Service available in all states except: Maryland, Nevada, New York and Pennsylvania.
Insurance co-pays will not be accepted as payment for cholesterol screenings because MinuteClinic does not want this screening to replace an annual examination, which we encourage every patient to receive from their primary care provider. If a patient does not have a primary care provider, MinuteClinic can provide a list of local physicians who are currently accepting new patients. Cash, personal checks or credit cards will be accepted for the service.
What is tested in the Cholesterol Screening?
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LDL
(bad) cholesterol - the main source of cholesterol buildup and blockage in the arteries.
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HDL
(good) cholesterol - helps keep cholesterol from building up in the arteries.
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Triglycerides
- another form of fat in your blood.