The standard lipid panel measures your cholesterol and triglyceride levels - essential markers for assessing your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death, but it's largely preventable. This lipid panel measures the key blood fats that contribute to cardiovascular risk:
• Total Cholesterol - Your overall cholesterol level • LDL ("Bad") Cholesterol - The type that builds up in arteries • HDL ("Good") Cholesterol - Helps remove cholesterol from arteries • Triglycerides - Fat in your blood from food and metabolism • VLDL - Very low-density lipoprotein, another harmful particle
Understanding your numbers is the first step toward protecting your heart.
Price
$7
Results
1-2 days
Lab Network
Quest
Fasting
9+ hrs
What's Measured
What This Test Measures
This panel measures five key lipid markers: Total cholesterol (should be under 200 mg/dL), LDL cholesterol (optimal under 100 mg/dL), HDL cholesterol (higher is better, ideally over 60 mg/dL), Triglycerides (should be under 150 mg/dL), and VLDL (calculated from triglycerides).
Who Should Consider This Test
All adults over 20 should have a lipid panel at least every 5 years. More frequent testing is recommended for those with family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, smokers, or anyone on cholesterol medication.
Health Insights
Conditions Screened
Related Symptoms
When to Get Tested
Fasting for 9-12 hours is required for accurate triglyceride and LDL measurements. Schedule morning tests for convenience. Test annually if you have risk factors, or every 5 years for healthy adults.
Fasting Required
This test requires fasting for accurate results. Please follow these instructions:
- Do not eat or drink anything except water for 9-12 hours before your blood draw.
- Water is allowed and encouraged - stay hydrated!
- Schedule your lab visit in the morning for convenience.
- Continue taking any prescribed medications unless advised otherwise by your doctor.
Understanding Your Results
Optimal levels: Total cholesterol <200, LDL <100 (or <70 if high risk), HDL >60, Triglycerides <150 mg/dL. Results include calculated ratios and risk indicators. High LDL and triglycerides or low HDL increase cardiovascular risk.
What to Expect
After placing your order, you'll receive an email from Rupa Health (our lab order partner) within 24 business hours to sign a consent form and schedule your blood draw at a Quest Diagnostics location.
The blood draw typically takes just a few minutes. Results are usually available within 1-2 business days and will appear in your secure Justlabs dashboard.
Our results include reference ranges and easy-to-understand indicators showing whether your values are within normal limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
$7
Typical hospital cash price: $200–$400
+ $28 in standard lab & physician fees at checkout (no additional bills later)
$18 lab collection + $10 physician order
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