Lipid Profile

Description

Tests included in total (6)

• Lipid Profile
  • Total Cholesterol
  • Hdl Cholesterol – Serum
  • Triglycerides – Serum
  • Vldl Cholesterol
  • Chol / Hdl Ratio
  • Non-Hdl Cholesterol

Package Description

Type of sample BLOOD

Gender: Both

Age group: All ages

A lipid profile, also referred to as a cholesterol test, lipid test panel and coronary risk panel or a lipid profile, is a test that measures the amount of cholesterol, both good and bad, and triglycerides that are present in the blood. This involves analyzing the levels of several indicators like low-density Lipoproteins (LDL) as well as very-low-density lipids (VLDL), High-density Lipoproteins (HDL) and triglycerides. Total cholesterol and the cholesterol/HDL ratio and other parameters.

The lipid profile test can be performed:

* To check for any heart disease or condition, particularly those with high-risk factors like genetic predisposition or obesity, diabetes, smoking, sedentary lifestyles, drinking habits, as well as old age.

* To evaluate the risk of developing heart disease and examine the treatment for an ongoing heart condition.