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A total cholesterol test, which is also included in a lipid panel or lipid profile, analyses the amount of cholesterol in your blood. Total cholesterol may include low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol. This test is done to screen for the risk of developing heart disease and to check the efficacy of the ongoing lipid-lowering treatment. The total cholesterol values reflect your risk for heart disease. In general, the higher the level, the higher the risk.
High cholesterol levels can be maintained by following a healthy lifestyle, losing weight, and staying active. If lifestyle changes are not enough, cholesterol-lowering medications can be advised.
The other names are Total Cholesterol, Serum Cholesterol, and Cholesterol Test.
There is only one parameter.
Cholesterol is a substance or a steroid that is very essential for life. This forms the membranes for cells in all organs and tissues in the body. It is used to make the hormones that are essential for development, growth, and reproduction. It forms bile acids, which are needed to absorb nutrients from food. The cholesterol test analyses total cholesterol that is carried in the blood by the lipoproteins.
A smaller amount of cholesterol circulates in the blood in the complex particles called lipoproteins. Each particle contains a combination of proteins, cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipid molecules, and the particles are classified by their density into high-density lipoproteins (HDL), low-density lipoproteins (LDL), and very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL). The HDL-C particles, sometimes called "good cholesterol," carry excess cholesterol away for disposal, and the LDL-C particles, or bad cholesterol, deposit cholesterol in tissues and organs.
This is why monitoring and maintaining healthy levels of cholesterol is very important for staying healthy. The body produces the cholesterol needed to work properly, but the source of some of that cholesterol is dietary. If an individual has an inherited predisposition for high cholesterol values or eats too many foods that are high in saturated fats and trans unsaturated fats (trans fats), then the level of cholesterol in that person’s blood might increase and have a negative impact on the person’s health. This extra cholesterol in the blood can be deposited in plaques on the walls of blood vessels. Plaques can narrow or eventually block the opening of blood vessels, leading to hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and an increased risk of several health problems, including heart disease and stroke.
Less than 200 mg/dL.
Cholesterol testing has different uses depending on the overall health situation and may be used for screening, monitoring, or diagnosis. In general, these tests are to measure cholesterol that typically begins as an adult, usually around 35 years old.
A health screening is a way to proactively look for potential problems before the symptoms become apparent. This test is often done to identify people who may have an above-average risk of cardiovascular problems.
In general, screening occurs less often in people who do not have any risk factors for cardiovascular problems. In low-risk patients, screening with a lipid profile test can begin in their 20s, 30s, or 40s and should be repeated about every five years or should be done with annual checkups. If the results are normal, screening can continue with only measurements of total cholesterol and HDL.
People who are at higher risk tend to start the screening at a younger age and have screening tests done more frequently. The main risk factors for cardiovascular disease include
Depending on your risk factors and ongoing test results, you may have to get cholesterol tests every year or less.
Children over the age of two usually start screening as soon as risk factors are identified. Children who don’t have risk factors often have cholesterol testing before and after puberty. This screening is more frequent in children who have an elevated risk of an inherited condition called familial hypercholesterolemia.
No special preparation is required. Fasting is not required for this test.
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This test requires a blood sample.
A healthcare provider, who is also called a phlebotomist, usually performs blood draws, including those for cholesterol tests, but any healthcare provider trained in drawing blood can perform this task. Usually, samples are sent to a lab where a medical laboratory scientist prepares the samples and performs the tests on analysers or manually.
You may expect to experience the following during the blood test or a blood draw:
This process takes less than five minutes.
Once the phlebotomist has collected the blood sample, it will be sent to the laboratory for processing or testing. When the results are ready, your healthcare provider will share the results with you.
These blood tests are common, and they don’t carry any significant risks. You might have a slight pain like an ant bite when the needle gets inserted, and a small bruise can develop there.
These test reports are available via email or WhatsApp within 6 hours of the collection of the blood sample.
Interpreting test results
Generally, healthy lipid levels help to maintain a healthy heart and lower the risk of heart attack or stroke. The healthcare practitioner will take into consideration total cholesterol results and the other components of a lipid panel as well as other risk factors to help determine the person's overall risk of heart disease, whether treatment is necessary, and, if so, whether the treatment will be most effective in helping to lower the person's risk.
However, the use of the updated guidelines remains controversial. Many of them still use the older guidelines from the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) ATP III to evaluate the lipid values and the CVD risk.
For adults, in a routine setting where the testing is done to screen for risk, test results are grouped into three categories of risk:
For children and adolescents:
For young adults:
In the treatment setting, the testing is used to see how much the cholesterol will decrease as a result of treatment. The target levels are usually based on LDL-C, according to ATP III.
Cholesterol levels are analysed in milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dL). The reference ranges for total cholesterol are listed below.
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A total cholesterol test, which is also included in a lipid panel or lipid profile, analyses the amount of cholesterol in your blood. Total cholesterol may include low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol. This test is done to screen for the risk of developing heart disease and to check the efficacy of the ongoing lipid-lowering treatment. The total cholesterol values reflect your risk for heart disease. In general, the higher the level, the higher the risk.
High cholesterol levels can be maintained by following a healthy lifestyle, losing weight, and staying active. If lifestyle changes are not enough, cholesterol-lowering medications can be advised.
The other names are Total Cholesterol, Serum Cholesterol, and Cholesterol Test.
There is only one parameter.
Cholesterol is a substance or a steroid that is very essential for life. This forms the membranes for cells in all organs and tissues in the body. It is used to make the hormones that are essential for development, growth, and reproduction. It forms bile acids, which are needed to absorb nutrients from food. The cholesterol test analyses total cholesterol that is carried in the blood by the lipoproteins.
A smaller amount of cholesterol circulates in the blood in the complex particles called lipoproteins. Each particle contains a combination of proteins, cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipid molecules, and the particles are classified by their density into high-density lipoproteins (HDL), low-density lipoproteins (LDL), and very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL). The HDL-C particles, sometimes called "good cholesterol," carry excess cholesterol away for disposal, and the LDL-C particles, or bad cholesterol, deposit cholesterol in tissues and organs.
This is why monitoring and maintaining healthy levels of cholesterol is very important for staying healthy. The body produces the cholesterol needed to work properly, but the source of some of that cholesterol is dietary. If an individual has an inherited predisposition for high cholesterol values or eats too many foods that are high in saturated fats and trans unsaturated fats (trans fats), then the level of cholesterol in that person’s blood might increase and have a negative impact on the person’s health. This extra cholesterol in the blood can be deposited in plaques on the walls of blood vessels. Plaques can narrow or eventually block the opening of blood vessels, leading to hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and an increased risk of several health problems, including heart disease and stroke.
Less than 200 mg/dL.
Cholesterol testing has different uses depending on the overall health situation and may be used for screening, monitoring, or diagnosis. In general, these tests are to measure cholesterol that typically begins as an adult, usually around 35 years old.
A health screening is a way to proactively look for potential problems before the symptoms become apparent. This test is often done to identify people who may have an above-average risk of cardiovascular problems.
In general, screening occurs less often in people who do not have any risk factors for cardiovascular problems. In low-risk patients, screening with a lipid profile test can begin in their 20s, 30s, or 40s and should be repeated about every five years or should be done with annual checkups. If the results are normal, screening can continue with only measurements of total cholesterol and HDL.
People who are at higher risk tend to start the screening at a younger age and have screening tests done more frequently. The main risk factors for cardiovascular disease include
Depending on your risk factors and ongoing test results, you may have to get cholesterol tests every year or less.
Children over the age of two usually start screening as soon as risk factors are identified. Children who don’t have risk factors often have cholesterol testing before and after puberty. This screening is more frequent in children who have an elevated risk of an inherited condition called familial hypercholesterolemia.
No special preparation is required. Fasting is not required for this test.
Location | Price |
₹ 140 | |
₹ 150 | |
₹ 150 | |
₹ 150 | |
₹ 210 |
This test requires a blood sample.
A healthcare provider, who is also called a phlebotomist, usually performs blood draws, including those for cholesterol tests, but any healthcare provider trained in drawing blood can perform this task. Usually, samples are sent to a lab where a medical laboratory scientist prepares the samples and performs the tests on analysers or manually.
You may expect to experience the following during the blood test or a blood draw:
This process takes less than five minutes.
Once the phlebotomist has collected the blood sample, it will be sent to the laboratory for processing or testing. When the results are ready, your healthcare provider will share the results with you.
These blood tests are common, and they don’t carry any significant risks. You might have a slight pain like an ant bite when the needle gets inserted, and a small bruise can develop there.
These test reports are available via email or WhatsApp within 6 hours of the collection of the blood sample.
Interpreting test results
Generally, healthy lipid levels help to maintain a healthy heart and lower the risk of heart attack or stroke. The healthcare practitioner will take into consideration total cholesterol results and the other components of a lipid panel as well as other risk factors to help determine the person's overall risk of heart disease, whether treatment is necessary, and, if so, whether the treatment will be most effective in helping to lower the person's risk.
However, the use of the updated guidelines remains controversial. Many of them still use the older guidelines from the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) ATP III to evaluate the lipid values and the CVD risk.
For adults, in a routine setting where the testing is done to screen for risk, test results are grouped into three categories of risk:
For children and adolescents:
For young adults:
In the treatment setting, the testing is used to see how much the cholesterol will decrease as a result of treatment. The target levels are usually based on LDL-C, according to ATP III.
Cholesterol levels are analysed in milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dL). The reference ranges for total cholesterol are listed below.
Log on to www.orangehealth.in and submit your details. Our highly trained, professional, and vaccinated eMedics will be at your doorstep within 60 minutes or at the time booked by you.