Statin Drug Check $69

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Reason for Taking This Test:

This is a panel of tests to help you get a complete picture of the effectiveness of your cholesterol lowering medications, including your cholesterol levels and your liver functions.

This Test is Recommended When:

You should have this test panel performed every three months or more frequently if your statin (cholesterol lowering medication) prescription is recent or if you are not experiencing the desired results.

Test Details:

If you are on a Statin Drug (Cholesterol Lowering Medication) MedExpress Labs offers this convenient panel to assist you in keeping track of your total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglyceride numbers, as well as monitoring your liver functions that can be adversely affected by these statin drugs.

The Statin Drug Check Panel includes a Total Fasting Lipid Profile and a Complete Metabolic Profile that analyzes calcium, glucose, proteins, albumin, electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, carbon dioxide, chloride, kidney functions such as blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatitine, and liver functions such as ALP, AST, ALT and bilirubin. It also includes a Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) test that also screens for changes in the liver.

It is recommended that you have these tests done every three months or more frequently if your statin (cholesterol lowering medication) prescription is recent, if you are not experiencing the desired results or if you notice any troubling side effects. You should fast 8-12 hours prior to taking these tests.

How is the specimen collected for testing?

A blood sample is obtained by injecting a needle into a vein in the arm.

Tests available anytime without an appointment,
or if you prefer, make an appointment