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Dyslipidemia prevalence in a laboratory initiated screening program
Jane F Emerson1, Mahtab Jafari
1University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA 92868, USA. jemerson@uci.edu
Summary
Self-pay, self-referred screening effectively identifies dyslipidemia, improving diagnosis rates. This program shows value for insured individuals seeking convenient lipid disorder screening.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Health
- Clinical Diagnostics
- Public Health Screening
Background:
- Dyslipidemia is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
- Effective screening programs are crucial for early detection and management.
- Self-referred screening offers a convenient pathway for individuals to assess their lipid health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a self-pay, self-referred screening program for dyslipidemia.
- To assess utilization and diagnosis rates within this screening model.
- To characterize the patient population participating in the program.
Main Methods:
- 301 patients self-referred for lipid testing over two years.
- Data collected included insurance status, demographics, cardiovascular risk factors, and lipid profiles.
- Immediate laboratory results with interpretations and recommendations were provided.
Main Results:
- The average participant age was 57, with men comprising nearly two-thirds of the cohort.
- Half of the participants (50%) had lipid profiles indicating a need for dietary intervention.
- 44% presented with multiple coronary heart disease risk factors.
Conclusions:
- Self-pay, self-referred screening is an effective method for enhancing dyslipidemia screening and diagnosis.
- The program successfully engaged insured individuals seeking convenience.
- Men were more likely to self-refer compared to women, irrespective of prior risk knowledge.