A lipid profile test which includes 10 Tests measures the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides including HDL, LDL, and triglycerides. It's used to assess cardiovascular risk.
Lipid Profile by Thyrocare includes test on 10 Tests parameters. It comprises of essential tests on Lipid for an early detection of any potential illness in your body. This package which comes under Cardiac Panel category , now available at a discounted price of Rs. 523
A lipid profile is done to assess the levels of cholesterol in the blood. This test is done to assess the health of heart, specially if the patient is dealing with diseases such as obesity and diabetes. Higher levels of lipids may lead to a risk of various cardiovascular or heart diseases.
A lipid profile test contains various test parameters such as cholesterol total, cholesterol LDL, cholesterol HDL, triglycerides, lipoprotein, etc. High levels of cholesterol can increase the amount of fats and cholesterol in the blood and this can lead to heart diseases. Whereas, low levels of cholesterol means that the blood does not have enough lipids that is essential for normal functioning of the body.
The symptoms of imbalance appear gradually and may develop into a serious life-threatening disease or a stroke. Lipid profile test is a routine checkup and therefore must be done on a regular basis to avoid serious consequences.
| Test Price | Rs. 523 ( Tax included ) |
| Group Name | Cardiac Panel |
| Fasting | Overnight Fasting required |
| Sample Type | Blood |
| Appointment | Online Appointment |
| Booking Procedure | Complete the form online |
| Sample Collection | Expert collect samples at Home |
| Reports | Delivered Online within 24-48 Hrs* |
| Report type | Email & Hardcopy ( On request ) |
To maintain the health of cardiovascular system, lipid profile test is useful because it assesses the level of cholesterol through more than one parameter. If any imbalance in the levels is detected in the test, one can consult the doctor and start a course of treatment, medications, and diet. Lipid Profile test is also known as lipid panel which is done to measure the levels of lipids or fats in the blood.
Someone who is at a risk of developing a heart disease has disturbed levels of cholesterol and needs immediate medical attention. The test is done through more than one parameter which are different types of lipids or fats that helps in providing a comprehensive report. To understand the report after the test, you can take advice of a medical professional and take required action.
Keeping health checkups affordable is our priority and therefore the lipid profile test price is Rs.462. This price is inclusive of taxes and there are no other hidden fees for the test. If you decide to do a lipid profile test, make sure to choose a health provider that has quality service and affordable prices.
To assess the risk of heart diseases, a lipid profile test is done that checks the levels of fats or lipids in the blood. There are various types of lipids in the body such as HDL (high-density cholesterol), LDL (low-density cholesterol), VLDL (very-low-density lipoprotein), triglycerides, and total cholesterol. The body uses these lipids in the form of energy and are very important for normal and day-to-day functioning of the body. The test measures all these lipids and some of these are described below:
The test can be booked in the following manner:
Some compulsory and basic preparations before a lipid profile test are as follows:
The reports of the lipid profile test are prepared on the basis of the blood test and several parameters are taken into consideration. If the level of the parameters is higher or lower than normal, it indicates a risk of heart disease, stroke or other cardiovascular problems. Higher and lower levels indicate that there is a risk of cardiovascular diseases, and heart attack.
Additionally, if a person already has symptoms of diabetes or obesity, then there is a higher chance of the development of heart disease. In order to understand the reports with much more clarity, it is advised to consult a doctor and take necessary steps to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease or heart attack.
Mediyaar is concerned with providing quality service to its customers at an affordable price which has no hidden charges. To provide customer satisfaction, home sample collection is available here and the testing is done in the Thyrocare laboratories that are equipped with latest technologies. The labs also have the necessary certifications of CAP, NABL, and ISO that ensure genuine test reports.
| Conducted at | Thyrocare Labs |
| Lab Accreditation | CAP, NABL, ICMR, NGSP, ISO |
| Method | MicroArray |
| Technology | PHOTOMETRY |
| Supervision | Dr Sukanya MD (Path) |
| Total Cholesterol | <200 mg/dL |
| HDL Cholesterol | 40-60 mg/dL |
| LDL Cholesterol | <100 mg/dL |
| Triglycerides | <150 mg/dL |
| Results | Highly Specific |
The Thyrocare lipid profile test is beneficial to timely assess the cholesterol levels in the body and provide a complete test report on that basis. A timely checkup is important to avoid the risk of developing any cardiovascular disease, or to maintain the existing problem by starting a treatment plan and medications. The test includes various parameters such as HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and lipoprotein etc.
Making changes in your lifestyle is the primary method to maintain healthy balance of lipids in the body. Lifestyle changes include balanced diet, exercise, sleep schedule, avoiding excess alcohol, smoking and oily or junk foods. Apart from that, getting a routine checkup of lipid profile test is also beneficial in many respects. Your doctor can help you understand your lipid profile report and advise you accordingly.
Lipid profile test is useful for different reasons for different individuals. People dealing with symptoms of heart diseases, or diabetes and obesity should consider getting a lipid profile test. Also, people already going through a treatment for a particular cardiovascular problem may also get the test done to assess the progress of the treatment.
Lipid is a health checkup package which includes Test on 10 important parameters.
Get tested for Lipid at fully automated diagnostic laboratory Thyrocare which has Centralized Processing Lab (CPL) for esoteric tests and Regional Processing Labs in major cities of India.
Thyrocare Technologies Limited has huge set up covering over 2 Lakh sq. ft. floor area ensures zero error processing if approx 50 thousand specimens and over 3 lakh Clinical investigations per day is the right choice for your Lipid testing.
