### Question
How does Miscellaneous Provisions define cardiovascular screening blood test?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*, **cardiovascular screening blood test** is defined as:

> a blood test for the early detection of cardiovascular disease (or abnormalities associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease) that tests for the following:


(A) Cholesterol levels and other lipid or triglyceride levels

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

