Lipid profile
Checks the fats in your blood. A key test for heart health.
A lipid profile measures total cholesterol, LDL ("bad") cholesterol, HDL ("good") cholesterol and triglycerides. For most adults, LDL below 100 mg/dL is the usual goal. Your doctor may set a lower target if you have diabetes or heart risk. It costs ₹[price] and is in every Aarogya 360 check-up [confirm].
- Price
- ₹[price]
- Sample
- Blood from a vein
- Fasting
- [9–12 hours: confirm with lab]
- Report in
- [N] hours
What it measures
What this test tells you.
Your body needs some fat in the blood. Too much LDL can build up in blood vessels. HDL helps clear it. Triglycerides rise with sugar, refined carbs and alcohol.
Who should test
Is this test for you?
Early heart problems in a parent raise your risk.
These raise your heart risk together.
Test every few years, or yearly if high.
How to prepare
Simple steps before you come.
[9–12 hours]. Water is fine.
It can raise triglycerides.
Unless your doctor says otherwise.
Result not in range?
Don’t worry alone. Here is what to do next.
Questions
About the lipid profile.
Medically reviewed by[Dr Name][MBBS, MD · Reg. no.] · Reviewed [date]Know your numbers this week.
Book the test alone, or get it inside a full check-up.