However, there is only one test sufficiently accurate and reliable for diagnosis and treatment plans: the fasting full lipogram. This is a blood test performed by a pathologist that provides accurate measurements of your total cholesterol, as well as the levels of LDL, HDL and triglycerides.

What does a Lipogram blood test show?

This test measures the total cholesterol, lipid carrying proteins and triglycerides in the blood. Used to screen for risk of developing heart disease (Cardiovascular risk) and to monitor effectiveness of cholesterol lowering therapy or dietary interventions.

What is a cholesterol fasting?

If a healthcare professional has asked a person to fast, they should not consume anything other than water the night before a cholesterol test. Fasting means that a person can only consume water for the hours before their test. If a person does not need to fast, they should be able to eat and drink normally.