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title: "Total Cholesterol Test: What It Measures & What Results Mean"
description: "It measures the total amount of cholesterol in your blood to help estimate heart risk; order through Vitals Vault with convenient Quest lab access."
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last-updated: 2026-08-22
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# Total Cholesterol Test: What It Measures & What Results Mean

> It measures the total amount of cholesterol in your blood to help estimate heart risk; order through Vitals Vault with convenient Quest lab access.

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