Lipid Profile

Complete lipid profile panel measuring all major blood lipid components essential for cardiovascular risk assessment. The panel includes Total Cholesterol (desirable <200 mg/dL), HDL Cholesterol — the 'good' cholesterol that protects against heart disease (desirable >40 mg/dL for men, >50 mg/dL for women), LDL Cholesterol — the 'bad' cholesterol that contributes to arterial plaque (optimal <100 mg/dL), VLDL Cholesterol, and Triglycerides (normal <150 mg/dL). Additional calculated values include Total Cholesterol/HDL ratio and LDL/HDL ratio for refined risk stratification. Lipid profile is essential for assessing cardiovascular disease risk, guiding statin and lipid-lowering therapy, monitoring treatment response, and screening individuals with family history of heart disease or stroke. Fasting for 10-12 hours before the test is recommended for accurate triglyceride and LDL measurement (water is permitted during fasting). Results are available on the same day with a comprehensive report including risk categorization based on current clinical guidelines.