Blood test at home | Medical Laboratory | Total Cholesterol

Test	Total Cholesterol
Description	The fat in the blood coming from the liver and absorbed in food. Role : in maintaining the membranes of the body’s cells and in hormone production.
Testing moment	A 12 to 14 hour fasting prior to blood sampling is needed. It is important to have a light meal the evening before and to have avoided alcohol in the last 24 hours.
Low values causes	The hypolipidemics drugs are meant to lower the cholesterol.
High values causes	Hypercholesterolemia - a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases Tobaccoism Inactivity High blood pressure Diabetes Certain drugs Fat rich foods High alcohol consumption
Notes	Complementary tests : HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides. Interpretation of results varies according to the person’s age, gender and weight.

To make an appointment for a blood test at home in order to assess your Total Cholesterol, call 514 975-5226 .