Lipids: When Is It Reasonable to Test?

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Lipids: When Is It Reasonable to Test?
Dr. Michael Allan and Dr. Kevin McLeod
Do you know when to test lipid levels? Does it make sense to test lipids in a worried 19 year old? Which tests should be done as a screen? Is it cost effective to run the test? How should the test be done? When is it covered by MSP and how often should you repeat for those with healthy test results and for those with elevated levels? During this lively debate, you will hear the pros and cons of when to test, whom to test, how to do it and how often.
BCCFP Family Medicine Conference - Vancouver - June 2013