Total Cholesterol
Access Labcorp Draw
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
Cholesterol, Total is a blood test that measures the overall amount of cholesterol in your blood, including low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL). It is a key marker for assessing cardiovascular health and risk of heart disease or stroke. Elevated total cholesterol may warrant further evaluation with a full lipid panel.
- Total Cholesterol
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 1 - 2 business days after the lab receives samples.
1–2 business days
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Access Labcorp Draw – Labcorp PSC
- Location: Visit a nearby Labcorp Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 15 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Follow check-in kiosk steps when you arrive at the Labcorp draw site.
- More Info: Access Labcorp blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
