The Lipid Profile, Serum is a comprehensive blood test that evaluates the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. It helps assess your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions by measuring different types of blood lipids.
This test is commonly recommended as part of routine health checkups and for individuals with diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, smoking history, family history of heart disease, or those taking cholesterol-lowering medications. Regular lipid profile testing helps monitor treatment effectiveness and supports lifestyle modifications to maintain optimal heart health.
Why Take This Test?
To assess the risk of heart disease and stroke.
To diagnose high cholesterol and other lipid disorders.
To monitor cholesterol-lowering medications.
To evaluate cardiovascular health in people with diabetes
hypertension
or obesity.
To support preventive health checkups.
To monitor the effectiveness of lifestyle changes.
What It Measures
A standard Lipid Profile typically includes the following parameters:
Total Cholesterol
Triglycerides (TG)
High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol
Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol (Calculated)
Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) Cholesterol (Calculated)
Total Cholesterol / HDL Ratio
LDL / HDL Ratio
Non-HDL Cholesterol
The exact parameters may vary depending on the laboratory protocol.
How to Prepare
1Fast for 9–12 hours before sample collection unless advised otherwise by your healthcare provider.
Drink plain water to stay hydrated.
Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours before the test.
Avoid heavy meals and strenuous exercise before sample collection.
Continue medications only as advised by your healthcare provider and inform the laboratory about any cholesterol-lowering medicines.
