Lipid Profile

What Is the Lipid Profile Test?

Key benefits of this package include:

• Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in India. The Lipid Profile is the primary diagnostic blood test for assessing this risk — measuring five key lipid parameters that together give a complete picture of your heart health.
• Parameters and What They Mean:
• Total Cholesterol — overall lipid load in the blood
• HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) — "good" cholesterol; carries fat away from arteries; higher is better
• LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) — "bad" cholesterol; builds up in artery walls; lower is better
• VLDL (Very Low-Density Lipoprotein) — carries triglycerides; contributes to plaque formation
• Triglycerides — fats from diet and liver; elevated with alcohol, obesity, and diabetes
• Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio — overall cardiovascular risk ratio
• Normal Reference Ranges (approximate):
• Parameter
• Desirable Level
• Total Cholesterol
• Below 200 mg/dL
• HDL
• Above 40 mg/dL (men), Above 50 mg/dL (women)
• LDL
• Below 100 mg/dL (optimal)
• Triglycerides
• Below 150 mg/dL

Total Cholesterol | HDL Cholesterol | LDL Cholesterol | VLDL Cholesterol | Triglycerides | Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio | LDL/HDL Ratio

Total Cholesterol | HDL Cholesterol | LDL Cholesterol | VLDL Cholesterol | Triglycerides | Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio | LDL/HDL Ratio

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