Lipid Profile Direct
- 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
- Required
- Fasting Hours
- 10-12 hours
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Measures the fats in your blood — total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL ('good') cholesterol, LDL ('bad') cholesterol, VLDL and important ratios. In this version LDL cholesterol is measured directly rather than calculated.
Why this test is performed?
Assesses your risk of heart attack and stroke and monitors cholesterol-lowering treatment. Adults should check at least every 5 years, and every year if they have diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, smoke, or have a family history of early heart disease. Direct LDL is more accurate when triglycerides are high or LDL is very low.
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
Fast for 10–12 hours (water allowed).
What's included 8 parameters
HDL/LDL Ratio (1)
- HDL/LDL Ratio
Non HDL Cholesterol (1)
- Non HDL Cholesterol
VLDL Cholesterol (1)
- VLDL Cholesterol
Total Cholesterol (1)
- Total Cholesterol
HDL Cholesterol (1)
- HDL Cholesterol
LDL/HDL RATIO (1)
- LDL/HDL RATIO
Triglycerides (1)
- Triglycerides, Serum
LDL Cholesterol Direct (1)
- LDL Cholesterol - Calculated
Medical disclaimer · for information only, not medical advice
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- Report time: In 2 days
- No fasting
- Report time: In 2 days
- No fasting
- Report time: In 2 days
- No fasting
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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.
Yes. Fast for 10–12 hours before the sample (plain water is allowed). An early-morning slot makes this easy. Take regular medicines as advised by your doctor.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 11–35 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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