Federal Guidelines for LDL

The following government resources provide a wealth of information on cholesterol health and offer official guidelines for cholesterol testing.

National Cholesterol Education Program: Links

The NCEP Web Site

National Cholesterol Education Program: Downloads

 Adult Treatment Panel III (ATPIII) Executive Summary

 ATPIII "Guidelines at a Glance" Desk Reference

Government Publications: Links

 The "Federal Register" Web Site

Government Publications: Downloads

Final Rule for Clinical Lab Services PDF

 Part Two

 Part Three

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Links

The CMS Web Site

Advance Beneficiary Notification (ABN) Quick Reference Guide