Description

What is an At Home Heart Health Test?

An at home heart health test from Basic Benefits determines your cholesterol levels so actions may be taken to prevent heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Monitoring your Cholesterol, High sensitivity C-reactive protein and HbA1c is crucial to ensuring a healthy cardiovascular system. Raised cholesterol levels may lead to serious conditions, including:

• Coronary heart disease
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Weight gain
• High blood pressure
• Elevated blood sugar
• Kidney disease

Luckily, early detection using an at home heart health test kit allows for better clinical outcomes, and enables you to make changes in your lifestyle such as a healthier diet or more frequent exercise.

Included are 1 Heart Health testing kit, and a pre-addressed return envelope (Postage Paid)

What Do I Need to Do to Prepare for the At Home Heart Test?

Just a simple finger stick, to collect a few drops of whole blood, is enough to identify CHOL, hsCRP, and HbA1c levels. It is not necessary to fast or adjust your diet or lifestyle in any way prior to testing. We also do not recommend discontinuing any medication without contacting your physician first.

What do the Results Of My At Home Heart Health Test Mean?

Your heart health test results will provide you with a comprehensive view of your current Cholesterol, High sensitivity C-reactive protein and HbA1c levels in order to prevent heart disease.