Testing by age / 01 Foundation
Your doctor starts with your family history and anything you have had tested before, then orders only what is due. For many people this age, that is a short list.
Usually in a 18–34 plan
Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Non-HDL Cholesterol, Total Cholesterol / HDL Ratio. Checked when it is due. Adult cholesterol screening starts at 19; at 18 your doctor looks at any earlier results and your family history. It is not repeated every year just because you renew.
Worth measuring once as an adult if it has never been checked. It is largely inherited and stays fairly stable, so it does not need repeating every year.
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends adults 18 and older be screened at least once.
The CDC recommends adults 18 and older be screened at least once.
The CDC recommends testing at least once between ages 13 and 64, and again with ongoing risk.
Every test at 18–34