If your results show high LDL levels or if your HbA1c is outside the expected range, a member of our nursing team will call you to explain your results and talk you through your next steps. If your cholesterol test results indicate you could benefit from treatment our nursing team may invite you to start treatment via our Cholesterol CarePathway™ where appropriate.

Our nurses are skilled at explaining test results in a clear and understandable way and can help answer any questions you might have about your results.

A written explanation of your results will also be made available on your secure dashboard and you can download your lab report to share with your healthcare provider.

This test is not suitable if:

• You are under 18 years of age.

• You are pregnant.

• You are at an increased risk of fainting/ loss of consciousness due to blood sample collection, including if you have an arrhythmia, history of vasovagal syncope or fear of blood.

• You have a bleeding disorder, or are taking medication that increases the risk of bleeding including (but not limited to) untreated hemophilia or use of blood thinning medications.

• You have impaired lymphatic circulation in both upper limbs.

• You have a skin disorder or condition that may result in poor healing, an increased risk of disease or skin ulceration — including (but not limited to) Raynaud's, Scleroderma, peripheral vascular disease or peripheral neuropathy.

It may be more difficult to collect a sample if you have hard or callused skin on your fingertips.

Treatment with LetsGetChecked is not suitable for everyone and admission to the LetsGetChecked Cholesterol CarePathway™ is at the discretion of the prescribing clinician. As your safety is our priority at all times, the Cholesterol CarePathway™ is not suitable for people who have an existing diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, angina, kidney disease, or liver disease. It is not suitable if you experience a shortness of breath at rest or mild exertion. It is not suitable for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Testing and treatment is not available in every state. Please see our FAQ “Is this available in my state?” for more information on state availability.

The LetsGetChecked Cholesterol CarePathway™ is an at-home health plan to combat high cholesterol levels. Patients eligible for the Cholesterol CarePathway get so much more than prescribed medication delivered to their door. For a special introductory price of just $39 a month*, patients have continued access to personalized support from our nurses, physicians, pharmacists, a scheduled retesting plan, and helpful information written by experts to support positive lifestyle changes.

*This offer of $39 per month will last for one year after purchase.

The LetsGetChecked Cholesterol CarePathway™ is an at-home health plan to combat high cholesterol levels. 

You might be eligible for treatment via the Cholesterol CarePathway™ if:

• You are between  40–75 years

• Your LDL is between 130–189 mg/dL

• Your  ASCVD Score is >7.5% 

• You have no known history of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

As your safety is our top priority, eligibility for the Cholesterol CarePathway™ is at the discretion of our prescribing clinicians and will not be suitable for everyone. Some people with other conditions or risk factors may not be eligible to receive treatment through LetsGetChecked as in-person evaluation by a healthcare provider may be required. Our nursing team will advise you of appropriate next steps to take if our CarePathway™ is not available to you.

Our Cholesterol CarePathway™ is available to those living in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Our Cholesterol Test is available in every state except Alaska.

Our Cholesterol CarePathway™ is available to those living in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Activating the test connects you to the unique alphanumeric barcode within your LetsGetChecked sample collection kit. The laboratory cannot process your sample if the test is not activated and linked to you. You should only activate your test when you are ready to take your sample.

Yes. LetsGetChecked works with a medical practice and its board-certified physicians who have created expert support materials and detailed result breakdowns for your testing journey. Our nursing team is on standby throughout the testing process and, if your test results are abnormal, you will receive a call to discuss your results and next steps. On this phone call, our nurses will let you know if you might be eligible for treatment via the LetsGetChecked Cholesterol CarePathway™.

The LetsGetChecked Cholesterol CarePathway™ was designed by board-certified physicians and consultant cardiologist in line with AHA and ACC recommendations. If you are eligible and opt-in to be treated with LetsGetChecked, the medical and pharmacy teams will be there to support you at every step.

The sample must be collected while fasting and before 10am on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday and returned on the same day. Each of our health tests includes a prepaid shipping envelope to return your sample to the laboratory.

Fasting means that you take the sample in the morning before you have breakfast. You can still drink water when fasting. Always follow the advice of your physician with regards to fasting, particularly if you have any medical conditions.

Keeping your personal data secure is important to us. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure security and confidentiality of your information, and only share your information where required to deliver our products and services or where we have a legal basis to do so. All samples are disposed of following analysis.

Your samples are processed in the same labs used by primary care providers, hospitals, and government programs.

LetsGetChecked laboratories are CLIA approved and CAP-accredited, which are the highest levels of accreditation.

Sample collection kits are manufactured within our ISO 13485 accredited facility, the highest level of accreditation for medical devices.

We don't accept insurance at this time. We work to keep our tests as affordable as possible and our test costs are generally lower than the costs incurred from a trip to a healthcare provider.

We accept many Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) cards. They can be used in the same way that a debit or credit card would be used at checkout.