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Cholesterol Screening

Posted Wed, May 2, 2012 at 1:55 pm CT|Updated Wed, May 2, 2012 at 2:19 pm CT

7-10 a.m., Wednesday

Fees: (cash or check only)

$10 – Fasting blood sugar

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$20 – Lipid panel

$25 – Lipid panel and fasting blood sugar

Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of

death in the United States, which makes knowing

these numbers more important than ever. This

screening will provide total cholesterol, HDL

(good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol),

triglycerides, and/or blood sugar. Participants

should fast at least 10 hours prior to the screening.