The lipid profile provides a comprehensive evaluation of blood lipids.

It helps identify risk factors for atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions.

Clinical uses include:

Screening for high cholesterol and lipid disorders.

Monitoring patients on statins or other lipid-lowering therapies.

Assessing overall cardiovascular risk.

Guiding lifestyle and treatment interventions.

The test is performed using a blood sample, usually after fasting for 9–12 hours for accurate results.

Analytes in Lipid Profile:

Total Cholesterol – overall cholesterol level.

LDL Cholesterol (“bad cholesterol”) – contributes to plaque buildup in arteries.

HDL Cholesterol (“good cholesterol”) – helps remove excess cholesterol from blood.

Triglycerides – type of fat linked to heart disease risk.

VLDL Cholesterol – calculated from triglycerides, associated with cardiovascular risk.

TC/HDL Ratio & LDL/HDL Ratio – indicators of heart disease risk.

Normal Ranges (approximate):

Total Cholesterol: < 200 mg/dL

LDL Cholesterol: < 100 mg/dL (optimal)

HDL Cholesterol: > 40 mg/dL (men), > 50 mg/dL (women)

Triglycerides: < 150 mg/dL

Abnormal Findings:

High LDL/Triglycerides: Increased risk of heart disease.

Low HDL: Higher risk of cardiovascular events.

Clinical Use:

Provides a complete picture of lipid metabolism.

Helps predict and prevent cardiovascular disease.

Guides therapy and lifestyle modifications.