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Cardio IQ Lipid Panel
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Cardio IQ Lipid Panel
Quest DiagnosticsCatalog information reviewed: August 24, 2026 by the Sunridge Medical clinical team.
What this laboratory test evaluates
Lipid Panel, Cardio IQ®
This is the most widely used Lipid Panel, essential for detecting, classifying, and monitoring hyperlipidemia, a condition characterized by high levels of fats in the blood. Understanding your lipid levels is crucial for heart health.
What patients is this test right for?This test is particularly important for individuals at risk of or currently dealing with heart disease, stroke, or high blood pressure. It's also vital for those with a family history of these conditions or with a personal history of diabetes or smoking.
What type of sample is required for this test?1 mL serum.
Test Resources http://education.questdiagnostics.com/faq/FAQ164
Additional test information
Lipid Panel, Cardio IQ® – This is the most widely used Lipid Panel, essential for detecting, classifying, and monitoring hyperlipidemia, a condition characterized by high levels of fats in the blood. Understanding your lipid levels is crucial for heart health.
Collection and processing
- Sample type: Serum
- Fasting: No
- Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected
How Sunridge uses laboratory information
Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.
Before requesting this test
Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.
Common questions about this laboratory test
- What sample does this test require?
- The listed sample type is Serum. Confirm current collection instructions in the approved order.
- Does this test require fasting?
- The current catalog record lists fasting as: No. Follow the instructions supplied with the approved order.
- How long does laboratory processing usually take?
- Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected. Timing can change after collection or if a laboratory requires additional review.
About this test
Lipid Panel, Cardio IQ®
This is the most widely used Lipid Panel, essential for detecting, classifying, and monitoring hyperlipidemia, a condition characterized by high levels of fats in the blood. Understanding your lipid levels is crucial for heart health.
What patients is this test right for?This test is particularly important for individuals at risk of or currently dealing with heart disease, stroke, or high blood pressure. It's also vital for those with a family history of these conditions or with a personal history of diabetes or smoking.
What type of sample is required for this test?1 mL serum.
Test Resources http://education.questdiagnostics.com/faq/FAQ164
Additional details
Lipid Panel, Cardio IQ® - This is the most widely used Lipid Panel, essential for detecting, classifying, and monitoring hyperlipidemia, a condition characterized by high levels of fats in the blood. Understanding your lipid levels is crucial for heart health.
Highlighted health areas
- Cardiovascular
- Metabolic function
- Nutrition
Biomarkers and report focus
The exact analytes and report format can change. Confirm the current contents in the Fullscript order before payment.
- Triglycerides
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
- Non-HDL Cholesterol
- Total Cholesterol / HDL Ratio