Vol. 3 No. 8 (2023)
Health Technology Reviews

Lipid Panel Screening for Adults Living With Chronic Conditions

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Published August 8, 2023

Key Messages

  • Abnormal blood lipid levels are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and lipid panel screening can help health care providers make treatment decisions for adults living with chronic conditions.
  • We did not find any studies that met our inclusion criteria on the diagnostic test accuracy or clinical utility of nonfasting lipid panel screening for adults living with chronic conditions.
  • Two guidelines recommend a nonfasting lipid panel for the initial screening for cardiovascular disease risk. A fasting lipid panel is recommended if triglyceride levels are high.
  • One guideline recommends either fasting or nonfasting lipid panel screening before starting lipid modification therapy in people at risk of cardiovascular disease.