The standard cholesterol home test kit contains a lancet for drawing blood and test strips. To use a cholesterol home test kit, you first prick your finger with the lancet. Next, you place the ...

Because of this, the CDC recommends having one's cholesterol levels checked at least every five years, a quick testing process that involves a blood draw. "Regular monitoring of cholesterol levels ...

For people with coronary heart disease, regular monitoring of bloodstream cholesterol levels is essential – and it typically requires the drawing of blood samples. A new system, however, is ...

The next time you have blood drawn to check your cholesterol level, you may have a smile on your face. The reason? You don't have to fast overnight and skip breakfast before your blood draw.

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer A study found that typical cholesterol tests measuring HDL and LDL levels might be missing an important indicator of heart disease risk in certain people. Measuring ...