Lipid Profile Test

₹999

₹520

A lipid panel or lipid profile is another name for a comprehensive cholesterol test. It can be used by your doctor to determine the quantity of “good” and “bad” cholesterol as well as triglycerides (a kind of fat) in your blood. High cholesterol is a serious condition that can lead to cardiovascular illnesses and people with the following risk factors are the most susceptible to it. Some of the prominent risk factors include smoking, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, excessive alcohol intake, and a family history of high cholesterol or heart diseases.

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Parameters

Test Recommended For:
Male, Female

24 hrs
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Parameters Included

Total Cholesterol

Serum Triglyceride

HDL Cholesterol

LDL Cholesterol

VLDL Cholesterol

LDL/HDL Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lipid Profile Test?

A lipid profile test is a cholesterol test done to determine the amount of ‘good’ fat (HDL), ‘bad’ fat (LDL) and triglycerides in the body. Too much cholesterol in the body can lead to stroke, heart disease and other such complications.

What is a Good and Bad Cholesterol?

High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) is called ‘good’ cholesterol because it removes excess cholesterol from your bloodstream and takes it to the liver to be broken down and removed. Low-density Lipoprotein is called ‘bad’ cholesterol because high levels of it can clog your arteries and cause stroke or heart attack.

What is LDL and HDL?

High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) removes excess cholesterol from your bloodstream and takes it to the liver to be broken down and removed. High levels of Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) can clog your arteries and cause stroke or heart attack.

What are normal Cholesterol Levels?

“Below mentioned levels are the ideal for an adult- LDL: 70 to 130 mg/dL (the lower the number the better), HDL: more than 40 to 60 mg/dL (the higher the number the better), Total Cholesterol: less than 200 mg/dL (the lower the number the better), Triglycerides: 10 to 150 mg/dL (the lower the number, the better)”

What are high cholesterol symptoms?

High cholesterol generally does not have any symptoms.You need get a cholesterol test done to determine if you have high cholesterol. It is advisable for people to get their cholesterol test done once they reach the age of 30.