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Lipid Profile Test

Lipid Profile Test

Lipid Profile Test Pathology Packages

What is a Lipid Profile test?

A Lipid test, often referred to as a Lipid Profile or cholesterol test, is a blood examination that indicates the amount of various fats (lipids) present in the patient’s bloodstream.

When to get a Lipid test done?

Symptoms of low or high cholesterol are often not evident, which is why frequent tests are crucial, even if the patient feels normal.

  • Age group: Adults over 20 should get their checkup done in every 4-6 years.
  • Hereditary: More frequent tests are needed if heart problems runs in family history.
  • Lifestyle: People with unhealthy eating habits on regular basis, smoking or alcohol consumption and do not diet and exercise.

Indications of low or high cholesterol and what should be do?

High cholesterol induction:

  • Age group- Increasing age (45+ for men and 55+ for women)
  • Yellowish or pale skin
  • Swelling in legs or ankles
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest pain or angina
  • High blood pressure- Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Obesity

Low cholesterol induction:

  • Chronic infections like tuberculosis
  • Malnutrition
  • Medications- Birth control pills, steroids
  • Thyroid- Hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism
  • Skin problems (acne, dryness)
  • Hair loss
  • Weight loss

High cholesterol or low cholesterol often doesn’t shows symptoms for which regular testing is necessary. Though if such indications are evident, it is essential to consult a healthcare professional for personalized treatment and advice.

What is the sample type?

A blood sample is required to perform the Lipid profile test.

What is the preparation required by the patient?

  • Fasting: An 8 to 12 hours of fasting is necessary before testing with only consumption of water.
  • No medications: Lipid levels can get affected by certain medicines, like, Steroids, Birth control pills, Cholesterol-lowering medications should not be consumed.
  • Refrain consumption of alcohol: For 24 to 28 hours before the test.
  • Avoid stressing: A good sleep is essential to avoid stress before the test.

Any other information to know about Lipid Profile?

The fundamental step of lipid profile is to evaluate cholesterol level in the patient’s body. Lipid Profile measures various lipids like VLDL (very low-density lipoprotein), HDL (good cholesterol), Triglycerides and LDL (bad cholesterol).

FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions)

What is the Lipid Profile test cost/price in cities?

The Lipid Profile test cost in Delhi NCR is very affordable. At Mahajan Imaging and Labs, the Lipid profile blood test price is in range of ₹1000 to ₹2200 for South Delhi, North Delhi, East Delhi, West Delhi and Central Delhi, Gurugram / Gurgaon, etc.

Can we do Lipid Test at home?

Lipid Test at your home or at your nearest centre is possible by collecting the samples with home collection facility allows you to access lipid test near your favourable area in an easy and convenient process.

What are the locations at which Lipid Test can be conducted?

People can visit Mahajan Imaging and Labs centres located at Defence Colony New Delhi, SDA (Safdarjung Development Area) New Delhi, Pusa Road Delhi, Bali Nagar Delhi, Gurugram Haryana, Home collection is available across Delhi NCR.

What are the side effects of lipid panel testing?

Lipid panel testing typically involves blood tests, which are conventionally safe. Though experiencing dizziness or fainting, particularly if is low blood pressure or have anxiety, Slight bruising or discomfort at the blood drawn site. This is a frequent occurrence and generally settle down within few days.

What does a Lipid Profile shows?

Lipid Profile typically indicates-

  • Good Cholesterol is defined by high-density of lipoprotein cholesterol. It aids in disposing extra cholesterol from the patient’s bloodstream.
  • Total Cholesterol is the amount of cholesterol that is detected in patient’s bloodstream.
  • Bad Cholesterol refers to the level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. It increases chances of cardiovascular problems and related diseases
  • Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) is also considered to be a bad kind of cholesterol.
  • Triglycerides are a form of fat that is present in blood.

What do Lipid Profile result mean?

  • Abnormal Cholesterol Ratio: Comes under the cholesterol ratio which is a calculation towards the indication of heart disease, dividing upon the patient’s total cholesterol level by good cholesterol level.
  • High Total Cholesterol: This occurs cause of excess storage of cholesterol in arteries, increasing risks in heart health.
  • LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein): A type of bad cholesterol that builds up in the patient’s arteries which ultimately increases the risk of stroke and heart diseases.
  • High Triglycerides: This happens due to consuming too many calories causing obesity with less exercise and body movements, smoking and alcohol consumption and due to certain medical conditions.
  • High VLDL (Very Low-Density Lipoprotein): High VLDL indicates increasing risk of heart disease as the normal VLDL ranges around 30mg/dl.
  • Low HDL (High Density Lipoprotein): As HDL is considered as a good cholesterol and has a major feature of removing bad cholesterol. A lower amount of HDL would be less efficient.
  • Cardiovascular Risk Assessment: A tool that does the estimation of risks developing against your heart heath under various factor, like age group, family heart health history, obesity, diabetes.

These indicates increasing risks of cardiovascular diseases: patient’s health provider may start treatment and medications accordingly.

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