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Total Cholesterol

The Total Cholesterol Test measures the overall amount of cholesterol in your blood. Cholesterol is needed for building cells and hormones, but too much can raise the risk of heart disease and stroke. This test helps check heart and metabolic health, especially when combined with other lipid tests.

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Total Cholesterol

Concerned about heart disease risk, managing cholesterol levels, or want cardiovascular screening for optimal heart health and prevention?

Overview

Think of cholesterol as your body's versatile building material – it's a waxy substance that helps construct cell walls and create important hormones like testosterone and cortisol. Your body actually needs cholesterol to function properly, but like many good things, too much can cause problems. The Total Cholesterol test measures all the different types of cholesterol floating around in your bloodstream, giving you a snapshot of your overall cholesterol levels and helping assess your risk for heart disease.

When your total cholesterol levels climb too high, that excess cholesterol can start sticking to the walls of your arteries like rust building up in old pipes, gradually narrowing them and making it harder for blood to flow freely to your heart and brain. This process increases your risk of heart attacks and strokes, which is why this simple blood test is so valuable for adults over 20, especially those with family history of heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure. By catching elevated cholesterol early, you and your doctor can work together on lifestyle changes or medications to keep your levels in a healthy range and protect your cardiovascular system for years to come.

Reviewed by Dr. Vu Tran
Bloody Good’s Chief Medical Officer

Symptoms

You may benefit from this test if you experience:
Chest pain or tightness Family history of heart attack before age 50 Family history of high cholesterol High cholesterol despite healthy diet Cardiovascular risk assessment

Purpose

Essential for adults needing cardiovascular screening, those with heart disease risk factors, cholesterol concerns, or anyone requiring comprehensive cardiovascular health assessment.

How to prepare

Fasting required (9-12 hours) for most accurate results. Only water permitted during fasting period. Inform healthcare provider of all medications that might affect cholesterol levels.

Understanding results

Results show total cholesterol levels compared to recommended ranges. Elevated levels increase cardiovascular risk and may require lifestyle changes or cholesterol-lowering treatment.

After the test

Address high cholesterol through dietary modifications, regular exercise, weight management, smoking cessation, and cholesterol-lowering medications if needed. Work with cardiologists as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Total cholesterol measures all cholesterol types in blood; elevated levels increase cardiovascular disease risk, making it essential for heart health assessment and management.
  • High total cholesterol increases risk of heart disease, stroke, and atherosclerosis due to cholesterol buildup in arteries, requiring evaluation and possible treatment.
  • Desirable is less than 200 mg/dL, borderline high is 200-239 mg/dL, and high is 240+ mg/dL, though individual risk factors affect target levels.
  • Causes include poor diet (high saturated/trans fats), genetics, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes, hypothyroidism, and certain medications.
  • Through dietary changes (reduce saturated fats, increase fiber), regular exercise, weight loss, smoking cessation, and cholesterol-lowering medications if needed.
  • No, cholesterol is essential for body functions; the key is maintaining optimal levels and having a good balance of HDL (good) and LDL (bad) cholesterol.
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