May 2014. The Safe Injection Practices Issue. With medication shortages on the rise, itâs important. to reiterate best practice regarding drugs packaged. in single- and multi-use vials. The chart below. provides at-a-glance understanding of the. differences between these packaging options and.
How often should I have my cholesterol checked? If you are age 20 or older and have not been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association recommends having your cholesterol levels checked every four to six years as part of a cardiovascular risk assessment.
A complete cholesterol test measures four types of lipids (fats) in your blood. 1  Total cholesterol: this is the total amount of cholesterol in your blood. 2  Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol: this is referred to as âbadâ cholesterol and too much of it can lead to heart attack, stroke, and atherosclerosis.f you are having a complete lipid profile done, you should not eat or drink anything other than water for nine to 12 hours before the test. If you take medication that could increase your cholesterol levels, such as birth control pills, your doctor may ask you to stop taking them a few days before the test.