Description
Cholesterol is a type of fat molecule, and cholesterol testing measures how much of it is present in the blood. Cholesterol testing can help evaluate heart health since excess cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular problems like heart disease and stroke.There are multiple types of cholesterol, often categorized as either “good” or “bad.” A total cholesterol test measures the sum of good and bad cholesterol. While total cholesterol can be tested on its own, it is more often integrated into the lipid panel test that also shows the levels of each type of cholesterol.
