About Cholesterol: Getting Your Cholesterol Checked

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Cholesterol Cholesterol Risk & Testing Treatment Diet & Meal Plans From Jennifer Moll, your Guide to Cholesterol Have you had your cholesterol checked lately? A cholesterol test is an important way to assess your risk for heart disease. This newsletter will address who needs a test, how often you need to be tested, and which cholesterol tests are the most accurate. How Often Should You Get Your Cholesterol Checked? Although there are recommendations that tell you how often you should get your cholesterol checked, the frequency at which you test your cholesterol will also depend on your age, your family history, and your initial cholesterol levels. See More About:  triglycerides  ldl cholesterol  hdl cholesterol How to Prepare For a Cholesterol Test There isn't much to preparing for getting your cholesterol checked. However, if you don't follow a few simple steps before your test, you could have an inaccurate result. See More About:  cholesterol tests  screening for heart disease  screening for high cholesterol Where Can I Obtain a Cholesterol Test? Even though a cholesterol test is an important tool in the fight against heart disease, getting your cholesterol checked isn't as much of a hassle as you think. A cholesterol test can be done in your home, at a health fair, or at your healthcare provider's office. The test is quick and all it involves is just a little bit of blood. See More About:  cholesterol tests  screening for high cholesterol  screening for heart disease When Should I Suspect My Cholesterol Test Is Wrong? Although cholesterol test results are generally accurate, there may be instances where you may have received a reading that you weren't expecting. This article outlines some situations that can affect your cholesterol test. See More About:  heart disease prevention  cholesterol tests  screening for high cholesterol Cholesterol Ads Cholesterol Diet Cholesterol Cholesterol Levels Cholesterol HDL LDL Cholesterol Test Featured Articles Are Health Fair Cholesterol Screenings Accurate? Cholesterol Home Tests - Who Really Needs Them? Interpreting Your Cholesterol Test How Are LDL Levels Calculated? Good and Bad Cholesterol Tips For an Accurate Cholesterol Screening at a Health Fair   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Jennifer Moll Cholesterol Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is High Cholesterol? Symptoms of High Cholesterol Diagnosis of High Cholesterol Treatment of High Cholesterol Prevention of High Cholesterol   Follow me on: Advertisement