Heart Health · Blood test

Lipid Profile test in Raipur

A lipid profile is a blood test that measures cholesterol and triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood. High cholesterol usually has no symptoms, so a blood test is the only way to find it.

Price
₹700
Fasting
Required · 12h
Results
by 11:00 am same day
Collection
At home or at our lab

What the test measures

Total cholesterol

All the cholesterol in your blood.

LDL cholesterol

Often called bad cholesterol. It is the main source of artery blockages.

HDL cholesterol

Often called good cholesterol. It helps remove LDL from the blood.

Triglycerides

A type of fat in the blood.

VLDL

Usually estimated from triglycerides rather than measured directly.

Included in this test

  • Total Cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • HDL Cholesterol
  • LDL Cholesterol (Calculated)
  • VLDL Cholesterol (Calculated)
  • Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
  • LDL/HDL Ratio

Who may need this test

  • Adults for routine screening. How often depends on your age and risk.
  • Family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, overweight or inactivity
  • The NHS says people over 40, people who are overweight and people with a family history can ask for a test
  • The NHS notes that people of South Asian origin are more likely to have high cholesterol

Your doctor reads the results with your age, family history and other risks. Talk to them before making big changes to your diet or exercise.

How to prepare

  • Follow the fasting instruction shown at booking. Medical sources differ on how long to fast, so we show the one our lab uses.
  • Plain water is fine while fasting.
  • Tell us about every medicine you take. Do not stop any unless your doctor tells you to.

What can affect your result

  • Diet, weight, exercise, smoking and alcohol
  • Whether you fasted, which mainly changes the triglyceride result
  • Age and sex, because normal levels differ

How home collection works

  1. Book a time slot. No account is needed.
  2. Our phlebotomist arrives with barcoded vials. You confirm their identity with an OTP.
  3. Your sample travels cold-chain to our lab in Shankar Nagar.
  4. The M.D. pathologist signs your report, and you are notified on WhatsApp.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to fast for a lipid profile?

Follow the instruction shown at booking. Medical sources differ on fasting for this test, so we show the rule our lab uses.

Can I drink water before the test?

Yes, plain water is fine while fasting.

Why does my doctor look at LDL and HDL separately?

LDL is the main source of artery blockages, while HDL helps remove LDL. They mean different things for your heart.

Does high cholesterol cause symptoms?

Usually not, which is why a blood test is the only way to find it.

Can I book a lipid profile at home in Raipur?

Yes. A HealthMark phlebotomist collects the sample at your address anywhere we serve in Raipur. You can also visit our lab in Shankar Nagar.

Included in these health packages

Sources

Dr. Suraj Kumar Choudhury

Medically reviewed by Dr. Suraj Kumar Choudhury, Senior Consultant Pathologist & Physician, on . This page is for information and is not medical advice.