High cholesterol raises the risk of cardiovascular disease which in turn can heighten the severity of COVID and other illnesses. Patients with chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes need to pay close attention to their health. Now more than ever, it is important to manage chronic diseases to lessen the high risks associated with COVID-19!

As we now know, patients with preexisting conditions seem to have more serious cases of COVID and negative outcomes. Patients with cardiovascular disease who contract COVID-19 have a 10.5% higher mortality rate; those with diabetes have a 7.3% higher rate compared to the general mortality rate of 2.3%.

Knowing your risk of developing chronic diseases is key to early and effective management of the disease and your possible COVID outcomes. At Rapid Care, we provide lipid testing in Memphis and Germantown, TN, to help patients determine their risk level.

This test is a measure of lipids or types of fat in the blood. It is also known as a coronary risk panel, lipid profile, or cholesterol panel. The lipid panel checks various substances, including types of cholesterol and triglycerides. It may be used for adults or children. 

At Rapid Care, we offer lipid testing in Memphis and Germantown to assess our patients’ risks of developing heart disease. Knowing your risk level is important as at-risk patients have a higher likelihood of developing complications from COVID-19. 

The complete lipid profile uses a small blood sample which is analyzed by the lab. A point-of-care test needs only a drop of blood from your finger. This is quickly analyzed by a small device to determine your lipid risk level. Fasting or not eating or drinking for 9 to 12 hours may be required prior to lipid tests.

Book your lipid test today!