Cholesterol Profile
- Category
- Heart
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
A cholesterol panel that measures total cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol and their ratios.
Why this test is performed?
Assesses heart and stroke risk and monitors cholesterol-lowering treatment. Non-HDL cholesterol is a strong predictor of heart risk and does not require fasting.
Who should take this test?
Adults over 30, people with high BP, diabetes, obesity, smoking or a family history of heart disease; chest pain or breathlessness (seek urgent care).
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
What's included 7 parameters
CHOL / HDL Ratio (1)
- CHOL / HDL Ratio
LDL/HDL RATIO (1)
- LDL/HDL RATIO
Non - HDL Cholesterol, Serum (1)
- Non - HDL Cholesterol, Serum
HDL / LDL Cholesterol Ratio (1)
- HDL / LDL Cholesterol Ratio
HDL Cholesterol Direct (1)
- HDL Cholesterol Direct
LDL Cholesterol Direct (1)
- LDL Cholesterol - Calculated
Cholesterol, Serum (1)
- Cholesterol-Total, Serum
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- Report time: In 2 days
- No fasting
- Report time: In 2 days
- Fasting 10–12 h
- Report time: In 2 days
- No fasting
- Report time: In 2 days
- No fasting
Frequently asked questions
Generally below 100 mg/dL for most adults, and lower (below 70 or even 55 mg/dL) for people with diabetes or heart disease — your doctor will set your target.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 12–36 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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