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Total Cholesterol

A single measurement of the total cholesterol in your blood — a quick heart-health check. For the full picture, the Lipid Panel breaks it into HDL, LDL and triglycerides. Results usually in 1–2 business days.

$ 39.00All-in price
1Tests included

Total cholesterol is the combined amount of cholesterol carried in your blood. It's a simple first look at cardiovascular risk, though most people benefit from the full Lipid Panel to see the breakdown of good and bad cholesterol.

Included Tests

Total Cholesterol
Total blood cholesterol level.
Total Cholesterol
⏱ Fasting
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⏱ Fasting required — no food or drink except water for 8–12 hours before your visit. Morning is easiest.

What This Panel Measures

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Total cholesterol. The combined level of all cholesterol in your blood — a broad indicator of heart-disease risk.

Who Should Get This Panel

  • You want a quick, low-cost heart-health check
  • You're monitoring cholesterol between fuller panels
  • You have a family history of high cholesterol
  • You're tracking the effect of a diet or lifestyle change

Conditions Screened

High cholesterolCardiovascular risk

Related Symptoms

Usually no symptoms — screening test

When to Get Tested

Test as part of a routine heart-health check. For a complete assessment that separates HDL, LDL and triglycerides, choose the Lipid Panel instead.

Understanding Your Results

Results post to your secure online account usually in 1–2 business days. A total cholesterol number is a useful screen, but it doesn't distinguish protective HDL from harmful LDL — the Lipid Panel does, and is usually the better choice for a full risk picture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I get this or the Lipid Panel?
Total cholesterol is a single number. The Lipid Panel breaks it into HDL, LDL and triglycerides, which gives a far more useful view of heart-disease risk for a small step up.
Do I need to fast?
Yes — for the most accurate result, avoid food and drink except water for 8–12 hours before your draw. Morning visits are easiest.
Is this billed to insurance?
No — you pay directly here, nothing is billed to insurance, and results go only to your secure account. It stays 100% confidential.

Pairs Well With — Same Blood Draw

Lipid Panel
The full cholesterol breakdown — HDL, LDL and triglycerides.
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Hemoglobin A1c
Adds blood-sugar context to your cardiovascular risk.
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High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP)
An inflammation marker tied to heart-disease risk.
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$ 39.00
✓ The price you see is the price you pay. No draw fees. No physician fees. No surprise bills. $ 39.00 is all-in.
Comparing prices? Some self-pay labs advertise a low number, then add ~$28 in "lab & physician fees" at checkout. We don't. What you see here is the whole cost.
⚡ We send your lab order electronically to the test center in 2–3 minutes. Nothing to print, nothing to bring — just walk in and sign in.
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Test centers don’t accept payment — you pay securely here; the lab just does the draw.
⚡ Results 1–2 business days🧪 1 tests⏱ Fasting

What happens after you order?

  • 1Your lab order form & test code appear in your secure online account — with your test center’s address.
  • 2We send your lab requisition to the test center electronically.
  • 3Walk in & get tested — tests usually take 5 minutes or less.
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$ 39.00all-in · no extra fees