Lipid Profile By Thyrocare

Description

Lipid Profile offered by Thyrocare, includes 8 tests.

• Total Cholesterol
• HDL Cholesterol – Direct
• LDL Cholesterol – Direct
• Non – HDL Cholesterol
• LDL / HDL Ratio
• TC / HDL Cholesterol Ratio
• Triglycerides
• VLDL Cholesterol

 

Package Summary :

Lipids are fats in the blood which are connected to functioning of the heart. An imbalance in these lipids can negatively impact the performance of the heart. Lipid Profile by Thyrocare checks for normal lipid levels, in order to check for normal heart function.

 

Why is this test important :

This package has tests to check for :

– Risk of heart disease or cardiovascular disease (CVD)
– Risk of heart attack or stroke

 

Process :

These tests requires 10-12 hours of fasting (except water). The lab technician will collect blood sample from the patient. This will be processed in a lab and the report provided usually within 24 hours.

 

Who should take this test :

All adults should take this test (or equivalent) at least once an year, but is particularly important for middle-aged to senior citizens who are suspected to have heart disease or those who lead unhealthy lifestyles.