Lipid Profile (Cholesterol Test)

A Lipid Profile (Cholesterol Test) is a hugely important blood test used to monitor and screen for cardiovascular disease risk. The profile measures the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. Too much bad cholesterol and triglycerides can lead to deposits (plaques) in arteries. These can block and narrow blood vessels, potentially leading to heart attacks, strokes or clots. High cholesterol and triglyceride levels are a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death globally. Our Lipid Profile (Cholesterol Test) tests for: - Total Cholesterol - LDL Cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) - HDL Cholesterol (the good cholesterol) - A Total Cholesterol to LDL Cholesterol Ratio - Triglycerides It is impossible to know your cholesterol levels and evaluate your true cardiovascular disease risk without a Cholesterol test. Regular cholesterol tests are recommended for those taking cholesterol medication, and those at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease: - a family history of high cholesterol or heart disease - overweight or obese - physically inactive - have diabetes - eat unhealthily - smoke cigarettes Turnaround Time: Most results are back in 1-2 working days. PLEASE NOTE: You are required to fast for at least 10 hours before your cholesterol test. You may still consume water. In fact, it's better for blood draws if you are well hydrated!

You are required to fast for at least 10 hours before your cholesterol test.