Here is a home cholesterol test that is as accurate as the tests used by doctors. In fact, in areas where a laboratory is not available, or too expensive to use, doctors use this test. The Cholestrak test gives you results in about 15 minutes. The Cholestrak test uses 1-2 drops of blood that are applied and used in a chemical reaction. The test is read like a thermometer to give you your cholesterol level quickly, simply and conveniently in the privacy of your own home.