How to Monitor Cholesterol Levels at Home Keeping track of your cholesterol is important for heart health. Traditionally, cholesterol is measured through a blood test at a clinic or doctor’s office, but today, you can also monitor your cholesterol levels at home using simple tools. Use a Home Cholesterol Test Kit. Home cholesterol test kits are available at pharmacies or online. These kits usually involve: A small finger prick to collect a drop of blood Placing the blood on a test strip or inserting it into a small electronic device Getting results within minutes Some kits measure total cholesterol only, while others can measure: LDL (bad cholesterol) HDL (good cholesterol) Triglycerides Pro tip: Choose an FDA-approved or clinically validated test for accuracy. Understand Your Results Your cholesterol results will usually be measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Ideal cholesterol numbers are: Total cholesterol: less than 200 mg/dL LDL (bad cholesterol): less than 100 m...