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Des Moines, IA 50314
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CHOLESTEROL SCREENING
The Cholesterol Test:
  • You should fast 9-12 hours so having the blood test taken early in the morning is best.
  • After filling out a form and paying the fee, the patient is taken back to the laboratory for the blood test.
  • The blood test consists of a finger stick.
  • The blood test takes about five minutes to run.
  • The blood results are written down and explained to the patient.
Hours:
  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday thru Friday.
Cost:
  • $15.00 dollars - cholesterol test only
  • $20.00 dollars - glucose and cholesterol test
For more information on Cholesterol—“good” cholesterol, “bad” cholesterol, risks and treatment:
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