Lipid Profile Test in Bikaner - Price & Details

PharmEasy Labs brings diagnostic tests to your doorstep by being present in all major cities of India and by offering home sample collection. The Labs guarantee 100 percent test accuracy because the technology that is used is constantly updated and the technicians have years of experience. Every report is meticulously checked by the in-house pathologists, and only then are the reports emailed to the user. You will also get large discounts on all tests, including Lipid Profile in Bikaner.

Lipids are waxy, fat-like substances which are found in the blood and every cell of the body. Both cholesterol and triglycerides are lipids.

Lipoproteins are made up of proteins and lipids (fats). They carry cholesterol through the bloodstream to cells throughout the body. The two main groups of lipoproteins are HDL (high density lipoproteins) or good cholesterol and LDL (low density lipoproteins) or bad cholesterol.

We get cholesterol from two sources. The liver makes the cholesterol needed by the body. Besides, we get cholesterol from the food we eat, especially from meat, eggs, poultry, and dairy products. We need a small amount of blood cholesterol because the body uses it to:

• Build the structure of the cell membrane.
• Produce steroid hormones like oestrogen, testosterone, and adrenal hormones.
• Helps create bile in the liver
• Aids in the production of vitamin D

High amounts of cholesterol in the bloodstream can limit or block the blood flow, increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Our body uses triglycerides for energy. Excess calories in food are converted into triglycerides and the body stores them in fat cells. When the body needs it, cells release triglycerides into the bloodstream to help tissue and muscle function. Excess intake of calories from sugary foods, butter, oil and fats causes elevated triglyceride levels. High levels of triglycerides in the blood increase the risk of heart disease.

A lipid profile measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels in your blood to help assess your risk of heart disease, stroke, or heart attack. PharmEasy provides a lipid profile which includes these tests-

• TC: the total amount of cholesterol circulating in the blood
• HDL: HDL brings cholesterol from all parts of the body back to the liver, and the liver then removes it from the body. Thus, HDL prevents cholesterol build-up in the arteries.
• LDL: High LDL levels can cause the buildup of plaque in the arteries. Which can narrow or fully block the arteries, resulting in heart attack, stroke, or peripheral artery disease.
• VLDL: very low density lipoprotein is a type of bad cholesterol.
• Triglycerides: This test helps understand the risk for heart disease and other conditions involving the arteries, such as peripheral arterial disease. High levels of both LDL and triglycerides indicate a high risk of heart attack or stroke.
• TC/HDL ratio: Higher ratios mean a higher risk of heart disease.
• Trig/HDL ratio: This ratio helps to understand one's risk rate of heart disease.
• LDL/HDL ratio: too high of this ratio means it is too bad for the heart.
• HDL/LDL ratio: The lower this ratio, the better the cholesterol level.
• Non-HDL cholesterol: It contains all the bad types of cholesterol.

Your doctor may recommend a lipid profile if you experience the symptoms of abnormal lipid levels, which include:

• Feeling of discomfort
• Upper back pain
• Arm pain
• Chest pain and squeezing sensation in the chest
• Shortness of breath
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Discomfort in upper abdominal region

People at risk for cardiovascular disease require frequent lipid testing. The risk factors are as follows:

• If you are a man over 45 or a woman over 50
• You already have high cholesterol levels
• Smoking
• Being obese
• High blood pressure
• Not being physically active
• having diabetes
• A family history of developing heart disease at an early age

Younger children may also need a lipid profile test because they can also have high cholesterol levels. Three causes of high cholesterol in children are obesity, diet, and heredity.

Certain medical conditions require monitoring of lipid levels as part of the diagnostic process, such as pancreatitis, chronic kidney disease, and hypothyroidism.

You need to fast for 10 to 12 hours before the lipid profile. Before the test you need to take certain precautions such as avoiding smoking, high-protein diet, and strenuous exercise.

During the Lipid Profile Test

• Once the phlebotomist from PharmEasy reaches your home, a vein finder will be used to locate the best possible vein in your arm.
• A needle will go into the arm, and blood will be drawn.
• The sample will be packaged in a box to keep it safe and then transported to the nearest lab.

• You have the option of getting the sample collected from your home.
• Notification will give you constant updates.
• You will face no hassles while booking because the interface is clean and simple.
• There will be discounts on all tests.
• Automated and barcoded machines are used for complete test accuracy.