Lipid panel

CPT 80061 • Laboratory

North Carolina price range

Lowest

$3

Average

$16

Highest

$100

Based on 1,776 negotiated rates from NC hospitals.

About this procedure

A lipid panel — blood test for total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides. The standard heart-disease screening test.

What to expect

Single blood draw, fast for 9-12 hours beforehand for accurate triglycerides. Common on annual physicals. Results within 1-2 days. The numbers help your doctor decide whether to start a statin or other cholesterol medication.

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