When do you need a lipid profile test?

Apart from getting the test performed as a part of regular health checkups, the lipid profile test is often a part of screening for other medical conditions. The test may be prescribed more frequently for a person who has high risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. These risk factors include: Being over the age of 45 years (for men) and 50 years (for women) Having high cholesterol reported in a previous test Smoking regularly Being overweight or obese Having a sedentary lifestyle High blood pressure Type 2 Diabetes or Pre-diabetes Family History of Heart Diseases You can check the price of the lipid profile test and book your appointment online with ease.

Which tests are included in a lipid profile?

A lipid profile includes several tests that measure the levels of the following components in the blood: High density lipoprotein or good cholesterol (HDL-C) Low density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol (LDL-C) Triglycerides The test also calculates the LDL/HDL ratio or total cholesterol. You can book an at-home lipid profile with Max Lab, which also includes a test for blood sugar, to offer a more comprehensive overview of one’s health.

What does a lipid profile test indicate?

Cholesterol is a waxy substance in the blood that is used by the body to build healthy cells. The lipid function test or lipid profile determines the cholesterol levels in the body. The lipid function test measures: LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) or Bad Cholesterol: High levels of LDL can lead to a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries, obstructing blood flow, and can lead to a heart stroke or attack. HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) or Good Cholesterol: Helps carry away LDL and keeps the arteries from getting blocked. Triglycerides: Calories not required by the body are converted into triglycerides (fat molecules) and stored in fat cells. Total Cholesterol: Sum of the cholesterol content. At Max Lab, you can book an HbA1c and lipid function test panel, where the HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin) test measures the blood sugar level and helps provide a more comprehensive analysis of one’s risk factors for developing cardiovascular diseases.

What are the 4 major results of a lipid panel?

At Max Lab, you can book a lipid profile test with the Hb1Ac test which also measures blood sugar levels. However, when you book a lipid profile test by itself, it measures the following 4 components: LDL: High levels of LDL increase the risk of atherosclerosis, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. HDL: High levels help reduce the risks caused by LDL, while lower levels increase the risks. Triglycerides: High levels increase the risks of heart attacks and conditions like pancreatitis. VLDL (Very Low-Density Lipoproteins): This comes from the food that a person eats, so in a fasting test, VLDL is present in very low amounts. High levels of VLDL generally indicate abnormal lipid metabolism.

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Q: What is the purpose of a lipid profile test?

The lipid profile test is an important part of analysing one’s cardiovascular health as the test measures the levels of cholesterol and lipids (fat molecules) in the blood. The lipid profile test may be prescribed as part of a regular full body health check-up to determine if one’s cholesterol levels are normal, borderline-, intermediate-, or high-risk category, to monitor the levels if the person received abnormal results in the past, for diagnosing medical conditions like liver disease, or to monitor the body’s response to cholesterol treatment or lifestyle changes.

Q: How is a lipid profile test performed?

The lipid profile is a blood test that is performed on a sample collected after an overnight fast. The blood sample is collected from a vein in the arm by a technician. At Max Lab, you can also book a home sample collection for the lipid profile blood test.

Q: Why get the lipid profile test to detect cholesterol?

With the sample being collected after overnight fasting, the lipid profile test is an essential part of analysing one’s cardiovascular health. High cholesterol generally does not show any symptoms but increases the risk of developing heart diseases and can lead to narrowing and blockage of blood vessels, obstructing the blood flow in the body. That is why it is necessary for one to opt for a regular lipid profile test after fasting overnight, more so for people with risk factors for high cholesterol.

Q: Is lipid profile done on empty stomach?

Yes. For most lipid test screens (serum), one is required to not ingest any food or liquid before sample collection, which is why it is generally recommended to go for a sample collection after an overnight fast. The lipid profile test (serum) is performed to screen for cholesterol issues and other medical conditions. It is important to consult a doctor about the medication one is on to know what preparations they should make before going for the test.

Q: What happens if the lipid profile is high?

As the lipid profile test (serum) is performed to measure cholesterol levels in the body, a high lipid profile generally means that one has high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol, or fat molecules called triglycerides, or both, or low levels of HDL. High results of the lipid profile test (serum) generally indicate an increased risk for developing various heart-related problems.

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- A cardiac screen, including a blood sugar and lipid profile test, measures the levels of cholesterol and of blood sugar attached to haemoglobin in the blood. The test is prescribed to determine the risks of developing heart diseases and to monitor treatments for various conditions. Overview of the Cardiac Screen Panel The lipid profile test provides details of different types of cholesterol in the bloo ....Read More

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The lipid profile test is an important part of analysing one’s cardiovascular health as the test measures the levels of cholesterol and lipids (fat molecules) in the blood. The lipid profile test may be prescribed as part of a regular full body health check-up to determine if one’s cholesterol levels are normal, borderline-, intermediate-, or high-risk category, to monitor the levels if the person received abnormal results in the past, for diagnosing medical conditions like liver disease, or to monitor the body’s response to cholesterol treatment or lifestyle changes.

Apart from getting the test performed as a part of regular health checkups, the lipid profile test is often a part of screening for other medical conditions. The test may be prescribed more frequently for a person who has high risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. These risk factors include:

Being over the age of 45 years (for men) and 50 years (for women)
Having high cholesterol reported in a previous test
Smoking regularly
Being overweight or obese
Having a sedentary lifestyle
High blood pressure
Type 2 Diabetes or Pre-diabetes
Family History of Heart Diseases

You can check the price of the lipid profile test and book your appointment online with ease.

Often also known as the coronary risk panel, the lipid profile test helps measure the amount of good and bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the body. The test helps assess the risk one has of developing cardiovascular diseases and monitoring the treatment of unhealthy lipid levels. The cost of the lipid profile test may vary depending on other tests that you are opting for along with this one or if you are only getting the lipid profile performed. You can check the cost of the lipid profile test panels at Max Lab and book the appropriate one online.

The lipid profile is a blood test that is performed on a sample collected after an overnight fast. The blood sample is collected from a vein in the arm by a technician. At Max Lab, you can also book a home sample collection for the lipid profile blood test.

With the sample being collected after overnight fasting, the lipid profile test is an essential part of analysing one’s cardiovascular health. High cholesterol generally does not show any symptoms but increases the risk of developing heart diseases and can lead to narrowing and blockage of blood vessels, obstructing the blood flow in the body. That is why it is necessary for one to opt for a regular lipid profile test after fasting overnight, more so for people with risk factors for high cholesterol.

Yes. For most lipid test screens (serum), one is required to not ingest any food or liquid before sample collection, which is why it is generally recommended to go for a sample collection after an overnight fast. The lipid profile test (serum) is performed to screen for cholesterol issues and other medical conditions. It is important to consult a doctor about the medication one is on to know what preparations they should make before going for the test.

As the lipid profile test (serum) is performed to measure cholesterol levels in the body, a high lipid profile generally means that one has high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol, or fat molecules called triglycerides, or both, or low levels of HDL. High results of the lipid profile test (serum) generally indicate an increased risk for developing various heart-related problems.

A lipid profile includes several tests that measure the levels of the following components in the blood:

High density lipoprotein or good cholesterol (HDL-C)
Low density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol (LDL-C)
Triglycerides

The test also calculates the LDL/HDL ratio or total cholesterol. You can book an at-home lipid profile with Max Lab, which also includes a test for blood sugar, to offer a more comprehensive overview of one’s health.

Cholesterol is a waxy substance in the blood that is used by the body to build healthy cells. The lipid function test or lipid profile determines the cholesterol levels in the body. The lipid function test measures:

LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) or Bad Cholesterol: High levels of LDL can lead to a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries, obstructing blood flow, and can lead to a heart stroke or attack.
HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) or Good Cholesterol: Helps carry away LDL and keeps the arteries from getting blocked.
Triglycerides: Calories not required by the body are converted into triglycerides (fat molecules) and stored in fat cells.
Total Cholesterol: Sum of the cholesterol content.

At Max Lab, you can book an HbA1c and lipid function test panel, where the HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin) test measures the blood sugar level and helps provide a more comprehensive analysis of one’s risk factors for developing cardiovascular diseases.

At Max Lab, you can book a lipid profile test with the Hb1Ac test which also measures blood sugar levels. However, when you book a lipid profile test by itself, it measures the following 4 components:

LDL: High levels of LDL increase the risk of atherosclerosis, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
HDL: High levels help reduce the risks caused by LDL, while lower levels increase the risks.
Triglycerides: High levels increase the risks of heart attacks and conditions like pancreatitis.
VLDL (Very Low-Density Lipoproteins): This comes from the food that a person eats, so in a fasting test, VLDL is present in very low amounts. High levels of VLDL generally indicate abnormal lipid metabolism.

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You can easily book a Cardiac Screen (HbA1c+Lipid Profile) with Max Lab by Max Hospitals. Just follow these simple steps:

Search for Cardiac Screen (HbA1c+Lipid Profile) near me on Google and click on the result with the Max Lab Website. OR Download the Max Lab App from Google Play Store or App Store.
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Add other tests that you want to include with Cardiac Screen (HbA1c+Lipid Profile) for home collection.
Choose a convenient date and time slot for sample collection.
A trained and certified phlebotomist will visit your preferred location — home or office — at the scheduled time to collect your blood sample safely.
You can also track your order at each step and view its status.
The sample will be processed at the nearest Max Hospital or Max Laboratory, and your test reports will be delivered within the specified time.
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