Why get tested?
To screen for risk of developing heart disease

When to get tested?
Adults should be tested once every five years or more frequently if you are being treated for high cholesterol.

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm or a fingerstick

Note: If you are having this test performed as part of the Lipid profile, you will need to fast for at least 12 hours before the sample is collected.