Lipid Profile

Lipid Profile: A Comprehensive Heart Health Assessment

The Lipid Profile is a blood test that measures various types of lipids (fats) in your blood, providing key insights into your cholesterol levels and cardiovascular health. By evaluating these markers, this test helps assess your risk for heart disease and supports proactive management of lipid-related conditions.

Who Should Take This Test?

This test is recommended for individuals who:

• Need to monitor their cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
• Have risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure or a family history of cardiovascular conditions.
• Are managing diabetes, metabolic syndrome, or obesity.
• Are undergoing treatment to lower cholesterol and need to track progress.
• Want to include it in their routine health check-ups.

What This Test Evaluates

The Lipid Profile helps detect abnormalities in cholesterol and triglyceride levels, providing a detailed lipid assessment to guide lifestyle changes or medical interventions for reducing heart disease risk.

When Should You Get Tested?

Consider this test if you:

• Have high blood pressure or a family history of heart disease.
• Are managing conditions affecting lipid health, such as diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
• Are currently on cholesterol-lowering treatments and need to monitor their effectiveness.

Fasting Requirements

For accurate results, fasting for 9–12 hours before the test is recommended. During this period, you may drink water but should avoid food and other beverages.

Key Benefits

• Provides a detailed evaluation of cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
• Helps diagnose lipid imbalances and assess cardiovascular risk.
• Supports heart health through timely interventions and lifestyle adjustments.
• Monitors the effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering treatments.

Test Details

• Sample Required: Blood sample
• Results Available: Approximately 4 hours

Markers Included

• Cholesterol Total
• Triglycerides
• High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL Cholesterol)
• LDL - Cholesterol
• CHOL RISK FACTOR
• Non-HDL