Diabetes and ASCVD Risk Panel with Scores
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum, Whole blood
Requires fasting: Yes
Phlebotomy required
Details
Diabetes and ASCVD Risk Panel with Scores - This panel predicts a patient’s 8-year risk of developing diabetes and their 10-year and lifetime risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
Reflex testing uses predefined clinical logic to automatically order one or more follow-up tests based on the initial test results. Reflex tests are performed automatically without the intervention of the ordering practitioner. They are conducted using the same sample your Patient already provided. If reflex tests are required, there will be additional charges.
Initial test
- Hemoglobin A1c
- Triglycerides
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- Non-HDL Cholesterol
- Total Cholesterol / HDL Ratio
- Glucose (Blood)
- 10-year Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) Risk
- 10-year Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) Risk Goal
- 8-year Diabetes Risk
- LDL Cholesterol (by calculation)
- Lifetime Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) Risk
Possible reflex biomarkers
- Direct LDL
Estimated days for results: Results should be available within 2 - 5 business days after samples are received at the lab.
Diabetes and ASCVD Risk Panel with Scores - To assist with control of blood glucose levels, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has recommended glycated hemoglobin testing (HbA1c) twice a year for patients with stable glycemia, and quarterly for patients with poor glucose control. Interpretative ranges are based on ADA guidelines.
The ASCVD risk assessment is recommended in the 2013 ACC/AHA Guidelines on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults.
2–5 business days
- Fasting before a blood draw means you don't eat or drink anything except water.
- Your doctor should provide any special instructions related to fasting for your test. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 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: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics 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
- Preferred Specimen(s): 4 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST) AND 1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: NA
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: EDTA (lavender-top) tube; Serum separator tube (SST)
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (Cold Packs)
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: Serum: 48 hours, Whole Blood: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: Serum: 28 days, Whole Blood: 6 months
- Reject Criteria:
- Sodium fluoride/oxalate (grey-top) tube • Heparinized plasma
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Rhode Island, New Jersey, or New York
