ATP III Adult Lipid Screening Recommendations
| Risk Group | Begin Screening | Frequency | Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHD* | 20 | 1 to 2 years | Fasting lipid panel |
| CHD risk equivalent or 2 or more risk factors† | |||
| Familial dyslipidemia or family history of premature CHD | 20 | Every 2 years | Fasting lipid panel |
| No risk | 20 | Every 5 years | Fasting lipid panel or non-fasting total cholesterol/HDL |
* CHD, coronary heart disease; HDL, high-density lipoprotein.
† Risk factors: cigarette smoking, hypertension or taking blood pressure medication, HDL <40, first degree relative with coronary artery disease (men <55, women <65), age (men >45, women >55).