Recommendation 1: We recommend non-fasting lipid and lipoprotein testing which can be performed in adults in whom screening is indicated as part of a comprehensive risk assessment to reduce CVD events (Strong Recommendation, High Quality Evidence).

Recommendation 2: We suggest that for individuals with a history of triglyceride levels > 4.5 mmol/L that lipid and lipoprotein levels be measured fasting (Conditional Recommendation, Low Quality Evidence).

Practical Tip: Compared to fasting lipid values, there will be minimal change with non HDL-C, a slight decrease in LDL-C and small increase in triglyceride concentrations when individuals do not fast.