Duration: 15 mins
A cholesterol medication maintenance panel is a set of blood tests used to monitor the effectiveness and safety of medications prescribed to manage cholesterol levels, particularly statins or other lipid-lowering drugs. These medications are commonly prescribed to reduce high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), commonly known as "bad" cholesterol, and to improve overall lipid profiles, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, heart attacks, and strokes.
The panel helps doctors assess whether the cholesterol medication is working effectively, if the patient is experiencing any adverse side effects, and if any adjustments to the medication are needed.This test includes
Lipid Panel and Hepatic Panel