Table 1.

Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion:

• LDL cholesterol ≥ 190 mg/dL OR total cholesterol ≥ 310 mg/dL (≥ 8 mmol/L).

AND one of the following:

• A family history of FH by clinical criteria or hypercholesterolemia OR • A personal history of early heart disease or a family history of early heart disease in a first-degree relative (early heart disease defined as onset < 55 for males and < 65 for females)

Exclusion:

• Previously had molecular genetic testing

• A family member with previous molecular genetic testing

• No phone available or non-English speaking

• PCP was not a MeTree study participant

• No qualifying PCP appointment during the MeTree study time frame