Blood test information for: HEART DISEASE  (see also, Heart Disease test including a check for your 'Homocysteine' level) CLICK HERE to order this or 400+ other blood tests ON-LINE             Or order toll-free at 1-800-456-4647 ext. 203                  YOUR TIME SPENT FOR A BLOOD DRAW:  Less than 10 minutes                                                                     (No previous M.D. or clinic visit required)                                                                     (No previous prescription needed)                                                                     (No appointment necessary) BLOOD TEST RESULTS CONFIDENTIALLY AVAILABLE TO YOU:  Usually within 24- 48 hours  REASON FOR TEST: Heart health assessment BLOOD testS (SCREENS) FOR HEART DISEASE ARE NECESSARY FOR THIS REASON: This blood screen panel offers information about your risk of developing heart disease by providing a comprehensive assessment of your blood levels of certain lipids and lipid-protein complexes.  Testing  is also important for monitoring whether life-style changes or medications are successfully lowering blood lipids.  WHO SHOULD BE TESTED FOR HEART DISEASE: This is a MUST-DO blood test for every man and woman over the age of 25!  Heart disease is the NUMBER ONE KILLER of Americans today.  Among women, heart disease takes more of their lives every year than all the known types of cancer combined!  (SOURCE: American Heart Association) (1) Anyone over the age of 25, as suggested by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the United States National Institutes of Health.  (2) All individuals with a known heart disease  (3) All individuals with a family history of heart disease. BLOOD TEST FOR HEART DISEASE HOW OFTEN? Age 25-35: Every 10 years Age 35-45: Every 5 years Age 45-5: Every 2 years Age 55+: Annually  BLOOD TEST FOR THIS TYPE CHECK OF HEART DISEASE INCLUDES:    Testing for Total Cholesterol; HDL Cholesterol; LDL Cholesterol Triglycerides (Your blood level of this fat) NOTE: This $35 test does NOT include a check for C-Reactive Protein (add $20 = $55 total) or Homocysteine (add $52.50 = $87.50 total) (see also, Heart Disease including check for Homocysteine) TESTING YOUR BLOOD FOR HEART DISEASE WILL TELL YOU:  Cholesterol and triglyceride metabolism abnormalities have been shown to be predictive of increased risk for disease of the arteries which predispose to heart attack and stroke (bleeding or clotting in the brain). Because there are interventions which can significantly alter the levels of these factors, early knowledge of abnormal levels can allow you to take the necessary measures - to take action - and reduce your likelihood of  heart-related disease. Blood tests that indicate abnormalities in your blood system- i.e., you are "out of normal range" - can alert you to take action.  That action might be a visit to a physician or simply a different diet and exercise.  In any case, "knowing" if something is wrong with you - and what is wrong - are the first steps to correction of a poor health condition.  A blood test can "keep you in the know" about your personal health! Blood System Information that is easy for you to understand!  Health-Tests DIRECT™ has a wealth of information about the body's blood system...and the many different types of blood tests we have available for you and your family.  It's written in "plain English" and in easy-to-understand layperson's terms.   It's available for you "free" right here "on-line"...and it's also free for you to review at our retail store in Costa Mesa, California.  Come visit us any day Monday through Friday 8AM to 5 PM! ♥ Health-Tests Direct™ can arrange any of 5,600+ types of blood tests for you in your city! YOU SAVE 40-70%!  CLICK HERE for our full list of discounted tests "HOW TO ORDER" A BLOOD TEST FROM US:  CLICK HERE for "Easy-as-1-2-3" HELP! Order your tests online or by phone.  YOU SAVE 40-70%  -  We Accept Most Major Credit Cards Call us toll-free:  1-800-456-4647 ext. 203...Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM P.S.T. (West Coast Time) Want to know what to expect when you call us?  CLICK HERE Privacy Policy     TO LIST OF BLOOD TESTS     TO HTD™ HOME PAGE  Who ARE we?  CLICK HERE for our complete company information. USE THE 'BACK' BUTTON ON YOUR BROWSER TO RETURN TO YOUR PREVIOUS PAGE GO TO OUR LIST OF BLOOD TESTS/PRICES         GO TO OUR HTD™ HOME PAGE