Lipid Profile Test in Chandigarh - Price & Details

The lipid profile test is comprehensive, checking these:

• Direct LDL cholesterol
• Total cholesterol
• Triglycerides
• HDL cholesterol
• Serum VLDL cholesterol
• LDL/HDL ratio
• TC/HDL ratio
• Non-HDL cholesterol
• Triglyceride/HDL ratio

Typically, high cholesterol levels do not have any symptoms as such, and if left untreated, can cause heart problems. This is why the lipid profile test is important as it helps in timely detection and management. Certain health conditions like chronic kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, and HIV can cause the lipid levels to be elevated.

You can get the lipid profile test done from any diagnostic centre in Chandigarh, but PharmEasy Labs offer a bunch of benefits and services that are not available anywhere else. Stay at home and get the tests done without wasting time travelling to a diagnostic centre. Fully automated and bar-coded, the test results are accurate and trusted by doctors all over the country. The tests can be done from any part of India as services are offered in all major towns and cities.

If you are at risk of developing any cardiovascular diseases, the lipid profile test is important, and will be prescribed by the doctor. These risk factors include:

• High cholesterol
• Smoking
• Living a sedentary lifestyle
• High blood pressure
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• History of heart diseases in the family

It is essential to fast for about 12 hours before the lipid profile test as food or beverages can change the lipid levels, yielding an incorrect result. Do not eat or drink anything apart from water during the fasting period.

During the Lipid Profile Test

After the lipid profile test has been booked, an experienced phlebotomist will arrive at your location to collect the blood sample. They carry a vein finder device - a unique tool that helps to locate the most suitable vein to use to draw blood. The vein is then cleaned with ethanol, and blood is drawn using sterilised needles and gloves. Once the sample is collected, it is stored in barcoded vials and then sent to the lab for testing.