Description
A complete cholesterol test is also called a lipid panel or lipid profile. It is used to measure the amount of “good” and “bad” cholesterol and triglycerides, a type of fat, in your blood. Cholesterol is a soft, waxy fat that your body needs to function properly.
- Reported within 6 Hours after sample received
Sample(s) Required
- Serum
Patient Preparation
8 to 10 hours of fasting is required.
About This Test
Use to assess cardiovascular disease risk
9 Test(s) Included
- Cholesterol, Total
- Triglyceride
- HDL Cholesterol
- VLDL Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol (Direct)
- Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
- LDL/HDL Ratio
- Apolipoprotein A – 1
- Apolipoprotein B
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