How Accurate Is a Cholesterol Self Test?
Cholesterol self testing can be about as accurate as the testing done in your doctor's office, but you must follow the directions carefully.
Cholesterol self tests vary in accuracy from brand to brand. Information about the test's accuracy is printed on its package. Cholesterol self tests that say they are "traceable" to a program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may be more accurate than others.
Cholesterol Self Test: Things to Remember
If your cholesterol self test shows that your cholesterol is higher than 200 mg/dL, talk to your doctor. Diet, exercise, and other factors can lower high
cholesterol levels. Your doctor may want you to test your cholesterol again.
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