A Lipid Profile test, also known as a total cholesterol test, is done to measure the amount and type of fat in the blood. It measures low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and triglycerides in the body. People with obesity, diabetes, a sedentary lifestyle, and a family history of high cholesterol or heart attacks should regularly get their lipid profile testing done. People undergoing treatment for high cholesterol and heart disease also require regular cholesterol testing to monitor the effectiveness of treatment. It is crucial to establish an accurate diagnosis of a lipid profile to proactively eliminate the risks of stroke or major cardiovascular diseases.
The lipid profile test price is ₹ 550. This lipid profile test cost includes the fastest free home sample collection within 60 minutes of booking, and the reports are available in 6 hours. There are no additional charges for home sample collection—it's completely free.
For adults, it is recommended that even people with no risk factors for heart disease get a fasting lipid profile test done every 4 to 6 years. If other risk factors like coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease are present, it is recommended that the test be done more frequently. It’s essential to monitor LDL cholesterol. It’s one of the major risk factors for several diseases such as apo A1, apo B, and lipoprotein.
The Lipid Profile test usually measures total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides levels. The other results that may be reported include derived VLDL cholesterol, derived non-HDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol ratio. Cholesterol and triglycerides are essential lipids that are carried in the blood by lipoprotein particles made up of cholesterol, triglycerides, proteins, and phospholipid molecules. The lipoprotein particles are classified according to their density into HDL, LDL, and very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL).
You will get the reports within 6 hours after the collection of the blood sample.
Most healthy adults should have their cholesterol checked every 4 to 6 years. People with heart disease or diabetes or a family history of high cholesterol need to check their cholesterol more often. Your doctor prescribes this test after a complete assessment of your symptoms and conditions.
The normal ranges: Cholesterol: 120–200 mg/dL Triglycerides: 60–160 mg/dL HDL Cholesterol: 35–70 mg/dL LDL Cholesterol: <130>
We require a blood sample for this test.
The test has to be taken in the morning.
You may be asked to fast for at least 10–12 hours before the test. Fasting means neither eating any food nor drinking coffee, tea, milk, tender coconut water or anything except water.
No further precautions are needed for this test.
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