lipid profile
CardiologyBlood sampleResults 24 hrsFasting required
Lipid Profile
A Lipid Profile measures the main fats in your blood, including total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides. People get it to assess their risk of heart disease and stroke.
Sample
Blood
Results
24 hrs
Fasting
Required
Follow-up
Optional add-on
What this test detects
Total and HDL cholesterol
Enzymatic colorimetry · serum
Quantitative · mg/dL
LDL cholesterol
Calculated or direct · serum
Quantitative · mg/dL
Triglycerides
Enzymatic colorimetry · serum
Quantitative · mg/dL
When to get this test
Overall heart disease risk
Combines several lipid values to estimate cardiovascular risk.
Routine health screening
Commonly included in general check-ups for adults.
Monitoring cholesterol care
Tracks how diet, exercise, and medicines affect your lipid levels over time.
How to prepare
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Fast for 9–12 hours before the blood draw; water is allowed.
Common questions
What is included in a lipid profile?
It typically reports total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides together.
Why do I need to fast?
Fasting for 9 to 12 hours, especially for triglycerides, gives the most accurate results; water is fine.