Test Components:

The Cholesterol Medication Maintenance Panel consists of the following tests:

1. Lipid Panel (includes Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, HDL/LDL Ratio, and Triglycerides).
2. Hepatic Panel (includes Total Protein, Albumin, Total and Direct Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase, AST and ALT).

Description:

If you're taking cholesterol medicine, your doctor may request a Cholesterol Medication Maintenance Panel before a refill is prescribed. It’s also perfect for people who need to have their cholesterol and liver functions tested on a routine basis or for those simply interested in knowing their cholesterol level.

This panel checks to see if your current total cholesterol, LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol), and triglyceride (blood fats) levels have changed. While not a common side effect, changes in liver enzymes can be directly associated with your current prescription, therefore, this panel will also check the liver enzymes that can be affected.

Why Do I Need It?:

With a Cholesterol Medication Maintenance Panel from ANY LAB TEST NOW®, your doctor can make adjustments to your cholesterol medication and you can have peace of mind.

Other Relevant Tests:

Customers who purchase the Cholesterol Medication Panel also purchase the Basic Check-Up, Comprehensive Male Panel or the Comprehensive Female Panel.

Test Details:

Normal Range:

Please see individual tests for ranges.

High Results Indicate:

High results could indicate that you need to have your physician change or adjust your medications.

Low Results Indicate:

Low results usually indicate that your medication is working.

What Type of Physician Should You See?

You should see your primary care physician or the physician treating you for your cholesterol.

Next Steps:

1. Buy test – either at the store or online. (*If online, don't forget to print out receipt!)
2. Fill out necessary paperwork and how you want to receive the test results.
3. Get results.
4. Review results.
5. If your results are 'abnormal' or 'out-of-range' from the normal, please contact your physician. (*The interpretation of any laboratory test should be made only by a licensed physician.)