Total Cholesterol

What this laboratory test evaluates

DetailsCholesterol, Total is a blood test that measures the overall amount of cholesterol in your blood, including low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL). It is a key marker for assessing cardiovascular health and risk of heart disease or stroke. Elevated total cholesterol may warrant further evaluation with a full lipid panel.

What type of sample is required for this test?Serum

Test ResourcesFor more information, please consult your healthcare provider.

Additional test information

Cholesterol, Total is a blood test that measures the overall amount of cholesterol in your blood, including low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL). It is a key marker for assessing cardiovascular health and risk of heart disease or stroke. Elevated total cholesterol may warrant further evaluation with a full lipid panel.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Serum
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should arrive 1 – 2 business days after the lab receives samples.

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.