Description

Understanding the At-Home Cholesterol Test

The Basic Benefits cholesterol test is designed to help you understand your increased risks for cardiovascular disease. Proper management of cardiometabolic risk factors can support your overall wellness and provide effective tools for improved lifestyle and longevity.

Included: 1 cholesterol testing kit and a pre-addressed return envelope (postage paid).

Risk factors may include high blood pressure, elevated glucose, elevated triglycerides, abdominal obesity, physical inactivity, and smoking. A combination of at least three of these risk factors increases your risk for cardiovascular disease.

Symptoms of Cardiometabolic Risk

• Coronary heart disease
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Weight gain
• High blood pressure
• Elevated blood sugar
• Kidney disease
• Fatigue

Test Preparation Requirements

You may need to fast (no food or drink) for 12 hours before your blood is drawn. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your physician first.

What Do the Results Mean?

Your test results will provide a thorough view of your current cholesterol levels to help prevent heart disease and related symptoms.

How to Use the Cholesterol Test

All Basic Benefits tests come with instructions included in the box. In addition, PDF instruction sheets are provided for the sample collection methods used in our tests.