Lipid Profile Test in Surat - Price & Details

Surat has diagnostic centres and hospitals where you can get a lipid profile test done. You can also do it from PharmEasy Labs which is India’s premium diagnostic facility and offers the tests at reasonably priced rates with the added advantage of home blood collection. The lipid profile test is a blood test done to analyse the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. The test is either a part of a routine check-up or prescribed for people who are at greater risk of any cardiac diseases.

PharmEasy Labs has branches all over India and generates reports quickly so people can get the necessary medical treatment. The labs are advanced, and the technicians are qualified and trained experts.

PharmEasy Labs Surat is barcoded and automated, maintaining transparency via regular updates sent to the customers regarding the various stages in the testing procedure.

Various elements contribute to the variation in the cost of a Lipid Profile test. Nonetheless, the standard price for a Lipid Profile test at PharmEasy in Surat typically falls between INR 339 and INR 879. To gather more information, consider comparing Lipid Profile test prices across different major Indian cities.

Your doctor will ask you to consider a lipid profile test if you're a man over 45 or a woman over 50, a smoker, obese, have hypertension or diabetes, or have a family history of early-onset heart disease (below 55 for men, below 65 for women). Guidelines recommend the test every 1–2 years for those aged 45–65 (men) and 55–65 (women), increasing to annually after 65. It serves various screening and monitoring purposes, particularly if you have cardiovascular risk factors.

Your provider may also suggest regular lipid panels to catch elevated cholesterol levels early. Risk factors include age over 45 for men (or assigned males at birth) and over 50 for women (or assigned females at birth), previous high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, lack of physical activity, hypertension, diabetes or prediabetes, and a first-degree relative (parent or sibling) with early-onset heart disease (under 55 in men, under 65 in women). Children may also need a lipid panel, especially if a parent has high cholesterol.

There are specific preparations essential for the Lipid Profile Test. A fasting period of 10–12 hours is mandated, with the test usually conducted in the morning following overnight fasting. While water intake is allowed, it's advised to refrain from consuming tea or coffee. This precaution ensures the test is carried out on an empty stomach, thereby optimizing result accuracy.

During the Lipid Profile Test

When scheduling a lipid profile test in Surat, a vaccinated phlebotomist will gather your test sample at your selected time while adhering to safety measures such as wearing masks and gloves. The process entails using a new kit equipped with a sterilized, sealed needle to draw a small blood sample. This sample is then carefully stored in a newly barcoded vial and placed in a cooling container. The entire procedure is swiftly conducted, usually finishing within 5 to 10 minutes.

The values are the same for males and females.

The normal values, parameters, and reference ranges of the test may vary from lab to lab. Please refer to the ranges mentioned in the report and consult a doctor to understand the interpretation of lab reports.

The four main components of the lipid profile test are Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL and LDL.

The Total Cholesterol to HDL ratio is not more important than the actual values. If the lipid profile report has a higher than usual reading for Total Cholesterol, it is diagnostic of dyslipidaemia. Dyslipidaemia, if left unchecked, increases the chances of atherosclerosis and subsequent heart attacks.

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Risks / Possible Complications

A Lipid Profile Test is a commonly performed blood test that rarely leads to complications. If you encounter any of the following, seek medical advice promptly:

• Continuous bleeding from the puncture area
• Pain or swelling at the collection site

Limitations

• Possible interference with test outcomes caused by errors made by either the machine or the operator
• Risk of misinterpreting the markers