Cholesterol Test at San Jose

A cholesterol test can measure:
• Total cholesterol – Total amount of cholesterol in your blood.
• Total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol ratio – the level of good cholesterol in your blood.
• Good cholesterol – lessens the chance of heart problems.
• Bad cholesterol - increases the chance of heart problems.
• Triglycerides – a fatty substance similar to bad cholesterol.
Native Americans had one of the highest prevalences of high cholesterol. The Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley is committed to bettering Native American Health and provides a wealth of services under its outreach programs. Visit our website to make an appointment with one of our experienced doctors.