Magruder Hospital will host a $50 lab screening and free diabetes event in October. Learn what’s included and how to sign up.

Learn about the many tests and examinations your blood sample undergoes in a lab. Giving a blood sample during a doctor’s visit is a common procedure. Discover the dizzying array of automated tests ...

A lipid profiling blood test may predict the risk for type 2 diabetes and CVD years in advance, according to findings published in PLOS Biology. “The lipidomic risk, which is derived from only one ...

Heart risks aren’t just for older adults, rising cases of high cholesterol and diabetes among young people highlight the need for early checkups. Experts stress that routine screenings before 30 can ...

Lipoprotein (a) is a low-density lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood. The lipoprotein (a) test — or Lp(a) test — determines the level of this lipoprotein in the blood, and its results ...

Medicare covers cholesterol testing as part of cardiovascular screening blood tests, including tests for lipid and triglyceride levels, which are covered once every 5 years. For those diagnosed with ...

Intro: A new wave of thinking in cardiology is urging physicians and patients to look beyond the traditional lipid profile when evaluating heart health. As research highlights the role of inflammation ...