2-in-1 diabetes & cholesterol test
Better understand your risk for developing diabetes & heart disease.
Labcorp OnDemand’s 2-in-1 diabetes risk (a1c)and cholesterol test helps you understand your risk of developing diabetes and heart disease. No doctor visit required.
- The diabetes risk (hemoglobin A1c) test component measures your average blood sugar level over approximately 90 days and screens for type 2 diabetes.
- The cholesterol panel test component measures the “bad” cholesterol (LDL), the “good” cholesterol (HDL), VLDL, total cholesterol and triglycerides.
Simply buy a test online, then visit a Labcorp near you for sample collection.The results are confidential and are sent directly to you.
Why get a 2-in-1 diabetes risk & cholesterol test
- Nearly 1 in 4 adults (7.2 million Americans) living with diabetes didn’t know they had it.
- Only 11.6 percent of adults with prediabetes knew they had it.1
- There are no known symptoms of high cholesterol.
- Having high blood cholesterol raises your risk for heart disease and stroke.2
How it works
1. Shop for tests online
Pay for your test with a credit card or FSA/HSA card. An independent physician will review andapprove your test requests, no doctor visit required.
2. Visit a Labcorp for sample collection
Choose from nearly 2,000 locations for sample collection by a trained Labcorp professional.You’ll need to bring the requisition number from your confirmation email as well as a photo ID.
3. Get results sent directly to you
Access your results in a confidential patient portal. If results require prompt attention, you may be contacted by phone or mail.
FAQ
- Is the Labcorp OnDemand Diabetes Risk (a1c) and Cholesterol Test accurate?
Yes. Your samples are tested in a CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified Labcorp lab, meeting the highest standards of accuracy and timeliness of test results.
- Is Labcorp OnDemand testing private and confidential?
Yes. You are protected by HIPAA, and some states have additional laws in place to protect your personal health information. You may view your Labcorp OnDemand test results securely and confidentially through an online patient portal.
- Does my health insurance cover a Labcorp OnDemand test?
No, Labcorp OnDemand tests are not covered by insurance. Labcorp accepts HSA or FSA cards with a VISA or MasterCard logo. Please contact your benefits provider to verify rules and eligible expenses.
- How do I access my test results?
A link to an online patient portal will be emailed to you when your results are ready.
1. “New CDC Report: More than 100 Million Americans Have Diabetes or Prediabetes | CDC Online Newsroom | CDC.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2017/p0718-diabetes-report.html. Last reviewed July 18, 2017. Last updated July 18, 2017.
2. High Cholesterol Facts | cdc.gov