What is a Lipid Profile Test?
A lipid profile measures fats (lipids) in your blood to assess the risk of heart disease and stroke. High cholesterol has no symptoms but significantly increases cardiovascular risk. At Dashvanth Healthcare Delhi, we offer lipid profile testing with expert consultation.
Lipid Profile Components
Total Cholesterol
- Desirable: Below 200 mg/dL
- Borderline High: 200–239 mg/dL
- High: 240 mg/dL or above
LDL (“Bad”) Cholesterol
- Optimal: Below 100 mg/dL
- Near Optimal: 100–129 mg/dL
- Borderline High: 130–159 mg/dL
- High: 160–189 mg/dL
- Very High: 190+ mg/dL
- LDL deposits in artery walls – the main target for treatment
HDL (“Good”) Cholesterol
- Low (Risk Factor): Below 40 mg/dL (men), below 50 mg/dL (women)
- Protective: 60 mg/dL or above
- HDL removes cholesterol from arteries
Triglycerides
- Normal: Below 150 mg/dL
- Borderline High: 150–199 mg/dL
- High: 200–499 mg/dL
- Very High: 500+ mg/dL
Preparation
Fast for 9–12 hours before the test (water is allowed). Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before testing.
Treatment for High Cholesterol
- Lifestyle: Mediterranean diet, exercise, weight loss, quit smoking
- Statins (atorvastatin, rosuvastatin) – first-line medication
- Ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors for refractory cases
Lipid profile at Dashvanth Healthcare Delhi: 011-41670042.
