Lipid Profile Test

The Lipid Profile blood test is done to evaluate the level of different cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. The lipid profile test is crucial for understanding your heart health. This test identifies abnormal cholesterol levels and fats that serve as major indicators of  heart disease and stroke.

Lipid Profile: Heart Health – Includes the Following 9 Parameters

• Cholesterol (Total): This test assesses the overall  cholesterol level in your blood. Elevated cholesterol level may indicate plaque formation in the arteries.
• Triglycerides: This test evaluates the level of triglyceride. Elevated triglyceride levels indicate the higher chance of heart disease.
• HDL-Cholesterol: HDL is also known as a good cholesterol because it helps in eliminating bad cholesterol from arteries.
• LDL-Cholesterol: LDL Cholesterol is also known as bad Cholesterol because high levels of LDL can accumulate in arteries and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
• VLDL-Cholesterol: It increases the risk of cardiovascular issues.
• Non-HDL Cholesterol: This test shows the level of Non-HDL Cholesterol. It includes all bad cholesterol which can build plaque in arteries.
• HDL / LDL Ratio: This test shows the relation between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol.
• LDL / HDL Ratio: This test helps in understanding cardiovascular risk.
• CHOL / HDL Ratio: It evaluates the ratio of total cholesterol and  good cholesterol.