The Lipid Profile Test is a comprehensive blood test that measures different types of fats (lipids) in the blood, including total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and triglycerides.
This test is essential for evaluating the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. High levels of LDL (“bad cholesterol”) and triglycerides, along with low levels of HDL (“good cholesterol”), can increase the risk of plaque buildup in the arteries (atherosclerosis).
The purpose of this test is to: