Lipid profile

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Lipid profile (or lipid panel) is a blood test that measures the concentrations of fats and cholesterol in the blood and is used to assess the so-called ‘good cholesterol’ versus ‘bad cholesterol’ levels.  

Lipid Profile includes the following tests: 

•        Cholesterol 
•        Triglyceride 
•        HDL –Cholesterol 
•        IDL –Cholesterol 

Cholesterol   

A cholesterol test is a blood test that measures different types of cholesterol and certain fats in your blood. For example, too much LDL cholesterol in the blood may signal a heightened risk of heart disease or other serious conditions.  

Triglyceride  

Triglyceride level test, also known as triacylglycerol test, measures triglycerides in your blood. Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) found in the blood. The results of this test help your doctor determine the risk of you developing heart disease. 

HDL – Cholesterol  

High levels of cholesterol are associated with the development of hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and heart disease. The test for high-density lipoproteins cholesterol (HDL) measures the amount of HDL-C in the blood. HDL cholesterol is often called “good” cholesterol.   

IDL – Cholesterol  

If a person has intermediate-density lipoproteins (IDL) then it is assumed that if no further precaution is taken to take care of the cholesterol levels, then a person will have a high count of low-density lipoproteins (LDL). Low-density lipoprotein is a type of lipoprotein that consists of cholesterol: LDL – Cholesterol (LDL-C) and similar substances with a small amount of protein. Testing for LDL-C often involves using a formula to calculate the amount of LDL-C in blood based on the results of a lipid panel. Sometimes, LDL-C is measured directly. Monitoring and maintaining appropriate levels of cholesterol and other lipids is important for staying healthy. LDL-C test determines your risk of developing heart disease and monitors the effectiveness of lipid-lowering therapy.