Your WellFair blood screening tests for:
- Glucose - A screening tool for diabetes.
- Lipids - evaluate risk factors for developing heart disease and are an accurate predictor of heart disease.
- Total cholesterol - main fat associated with heart disease. Elevated level is a risk factor for heart disease.
- Triglycerides - form of fat in the blood stream. If elevated, it is a risk factor for heart disease.
- HDL - "good cholesterol" - If elevated, it is a protective factor against heart disease. If decreased, it is a risk factor for developing heart disease.
- LDL - "bad cholesterol" - If elevated, it is a risk factor for heart disease, if decreased, it decreases your risk.
Any lab work should be reviewed with your personal health care provider.
