CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY

Lipid Profile

Also known as Lipid

Measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels used in cardiac risk assessment.

Sample: Blood
Fasting: 10-12 hours
Report: To be confirmed
Home collection: Available

What this test measures

Measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels used in cardiac risk assessment.

Measured parameters

Total cholesterol
HDL cholesterol
LDL cholesterol
VLDL cholesterol
Triglycerides
Total cholesterol / HDL ratio
LDL / HDL ratio

Who is usually advised this test

People whose doctor has advised this test as part of an assessment
People following up on an earlier result
People including this test in a preventive health check

Why doctors use it

Doctors use this test alongside symptoms, history and other findings. A single result is not read on its own.

Before your test

01Fast for 10-12 hours. Plain water is allowed.
02Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before collection.
03Continue prescribed medicines unless your doctor says otherwise.

Sample collection experience

A trained professional cleans the site, draws the sample into a labelled tube, and the sample is barcoded before transport to the laboratory.

Understanding your report

Your report lists each parameter with its measured value, unit and reference range. Reference ranges vary by age, sex, method and laboratory, so compare values only against the range printed on your own report. A value outside the range is a prompt for a conversation with your doctor, not a diagnosis on its own.

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Questions about this test

Information on this site is educational. It does not replace a consultation, diagnosis or treatment plan from a qualified clinician. Test selection should be based on a doctor's advice or an appropriate clinical assessment.