Cholesterol Test.When to get tested?

Cholesterol Test Also known as: Blood cholesterol, total cholesterol Related tests: HDL, LDL, Triglycerides, Lipid profile When to get tested?

If you already know you have heart disease (angina, heart attack)

If there is a family history of high cholesterol, or of heart disease at an early age If you are over 35 years old and have risk factors which puts you at an increased chance of developing heart disease, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or you are a smoker If you are taking drugs to lower your cholesterol level