What Is a Cholesterol Test?
Cholesterol test: measures the amount of fat, called cholesterol, in your blood.
Why done?
* To assess you for possible risk of coronary artery disease
Sample Needed?
Yes, a blood sample drawn from a vein
Test preparation needed?
No
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