Lipid Profile test in Basti
A lipid profile measures cholesterol and triglycerides to assess your risk of heart disease.
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- 10–12 hours usually advised
- Report
- Within 4 hours
- Home collection
- Available in Basti
- Price
- Ask for price
Also known as: Cholesterol test, Lipid panel, LDL HDL test, Triglycerides
What is the Lipid Profile test?
A lipid profile measures total cholesterol, LDL ('bad') cholesterol, HDL ('good') cholesterol, triglycerides and related ratios. Together they show how much fat is circulating in your blood.
Why is it done?
- Routine heart-health check for adults
- Diabetes, high blood pressure, excess weight or a family history of heart disease
- Monitoring cholesterol-lowering treatment
How to prepare
- Fast for 10–12 hours (water is fine) unless your doctor says otherwise
- Avoid alcohol and heavy, oily meals the day before
When will I get my report?
Usually within 4 hours (done in-house). You'll receive an SMS with your login to download the report online. Need help reading it? Try our free AI report explainer in English or Hindi.
Understanding your results
Generally, total cholesterol below 200 mg/dL and triglycerides below 150 mg/dL are desirable. Lower LDL and higher HDL are better. Your doctor sets LDL targets based on your overall heart risk.
Included in these packages
- Basic Health Check — 6 tests
- Full Body Checkup — 13 tests
- Diabetes Care — 5 tests
- Senior Citizen (60+) — 13 tests
Frequently asked questions
Is fasting needed for a lipid profile?
It is usually advised (10–12 hours), mainly for accurate triglycerides.
Is high HDL bad?
No. HDL is the protective 'good' cholesterol, so a higher value is generally favourable.
General information only. Reference ranges vary between labs, and results should be interpreted by your doctor.