Cholesterol Testing
Cholesterol Testing
As of May 2025, LifeServe Blood Center added a non-fasting cholesterol test to the series of tests it offers to individuals who are blood donors. This test is being added to:
Blood Pressure, Hemoglobin (Iron), Pulse, and Temperature
A total cholesterol test, or what most people know as a lipid panel, includes the measurement of LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol), and triglycerides. When a healthcare provider performs this test, fasting is recommended beforehand. With blood donation, fasting is not recommended. LifeServe encourages people to eat a healthy meal and be well hydrated prior to donating. Therefore, it is important to note that the test being performed is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease.
How to Access Your Online Donation Portal / New Cholesterol Test Result
1. Visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org
2. Click on LOGIN in the top right corner of the homepage
3. Drop down to Donor Login
4. Type in your username and password
a. If you do not have an account set up, click on Create One Now
b. If you forgot your username or password, you can reset either by clicking on Forgot your username or password?
5. Once you have successfully logged into your account, you can view your Blood Pressure, Temperature, Hemoglobin and Pulse results under My Test Results.
6. To see the result of your non-fasting cholesterol test, click on My Account. The result of your Most Recent Cholesterol Test should appear under Avatar Preview / above Donor ID.
*Disclaimer: There may be times when the cholesterol test result does not appear in your online profile. If that occurs, please be assured that there isn’t anything wrong with your result. It is just an error within the system.*
The ranges for total cholesterol in adults are as follows:
· Normal: Less than 200 mg/dL
· Borderline high: 200 to 239 mg/dL
· High: At or above 240 mg/dL
The reference range for our test is 136 - 290 mg/dL. Values above 290 mg/dL will be reported as > 290 mg/dL. Values below 136 mg/dL will be reported as < 136 mg/dL.
DO I NEED TO SEE A PHYSICIAN?
This test is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease. Please see your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns.
For more information, click below:
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
American Heart Association
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention