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Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a lipid produced primarily by the liver and also derived from dietary sources. While it plays an essential role in normal cellular function, elevated levels are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Questionnaire

This health category includes questionnaire data on personal and family history of high cholesterol, angina/heart attack, TIA/stroke, and diabetes.

Measurements

Mandatory: N/A

Non-mandatory: N/A

Laboratory

Mandatory: total cholesterol 

Non-mandatory: N/A

Interpretations

Flag assignment and report content are generated to reflect the relevant combinations of data inputs from questionnaire responses and laboratory results.

🟢 Green flag: Indicates one of the following:

  • Lower-than-normal cholesterol result
  • Normal cholesterol result

🟡 Amber flag: Indicates a slightly high cholesterol result.

🔴 Red flag: Indicates a high cholesterol result.