After The Test & Treatment Options
After the Test
Once your specimen is submitted, results are typically processed and available within a few business days. However, processing times may vary. When ready, your results will be delivered in a clear, easy-to-understand report. If any results suggest a potential infection, you’ll receive a call from an independent healthcare coordinator. Independent physicians are also available to answer any questions or discuss your results in detail.
Treatment Options
As part of your purchase, you have the opportunity to consult with an independent physician. If appropriate, they may be able to prescribe treatment based on your test results.
Age: 18+
Must be 18+ to order blood tests.
Collection Method
In person at a location
Test Details & What It Measures
A Total Cholesterol test measures the overall amount of cholesterol in your blood. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that your body needs to build cells and produce certain hormones, but too much can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. This test includes the combined levels of HDL (good) cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and 20% of your triglyceride value. It is typically included in a lipid panel, a standard test used in routine health screenings.
Normal total cholesterol levels are less than 200 mg/dL. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high, and 240 mg/dL or higher is considered high, which may warrant further evaluation and lifestyle or medical intervention. This test helps monitor your heart health and guides decisions on diet, exercise, and medications if necessary.
Reference: Grundy, S. M., et al. (2019). 2018 AHA/ACC/AACVPR/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA guideline on the management of blood cholesterol. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 73(24), e285–e350. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2018.11.003
