{"id":6651,"date":"2020-07-16T11:26:31","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T11:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=6651"},"modified":"2023-04-28T06:27:37","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T06:27:37","slug":"faqs-on-lipid-profile-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/heart-health\/faqs-on-lipid-profile-test\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs on Lipid Profile Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>What is Lipid profile test?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"caps\">A lipid profile\u00a0\u00a0 test is a blood test that measures the amount of cholesterol and fats\u00a0 in the blood. These measurements give the doctor a quick snapshot of what&#8217;s going on in your blood. The results of this test can identify certain genetic disorders, determine approximate risks for cardiovascular disease\u00a0 and\u00a0 certain forms of pancreatitis. Cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood can clog arteries, making you more vulnerable to develop heart attacks .<\/p>\n<div class=\"also-read\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/k-way-health\/why-do-people-get-heart-attack-when-they-are-young\/\">Why do people get heart attack when they are young<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Why get tested?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Lipids are the fats and fatty substances that circulate\u00a0 in the blood and are stored in\u00a0 tissues. They\u00a0 are\u00a0 produced by your body and also come from the foods you eat.<\/p>\n<p>They are used by the body as a source of energy. While lipids\u00a0 are\u00a0 essential to keep the body functioning normally, lipid disorders\u00a0 like high cholesterol, high\u00a0 LDL\u00a0 and\u00a0 low\u00a0 HDL\u00a0 might lead to life-threatening conditions like heart attacks, strokes, or coronary artery disease\u00a0 etc. All\u00a0 these\u00a0 abnormalities\u00a0 do\u00a0 not\u00a0 produce\u00a0 any\u00a0 symptoms\u00a0 or\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/k-way-health\/cardiology\/do-not-ignore-these-signs-of-a-cardiac-emergency\/\">warning\u00a0 signs<\/a> .Hence, the need\u00a0 for\u00a0 routine\u00a0 lipid profile tests\u00a0 is\u00a0 stressed\u00a0 for\u00a0 every\u00a0 one\u00a0 and\u00a0 especially\u00a0 for a high\u00a0 risk\u00a0 population.<\/p>\n<h2><strong> For whom it is prescribed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A lipid profile test is often part of a routine general examination. This is because knowledge on this is useful to prevent many other health conditions. Hence regular monitoring is advised. It is also an important parameter in diagnosing other diseases. The results of changes in lifestyle and other modifications are also measured by this lipid profile value; for example, the success of a diet plan or the effectiveness of a drug is indicated by a change in the lipid profile.<\/p>\n<p>Irrespective of whether a person has an underlying heart condition or not, regular monitoring of the lipid profile level is advised for adults \u2013 a fasting lipid profile test should be done at least once a year. Children between 9-11 years should also get tested once. The test can then be repeated again when they are around 17-21 years. Of course, if the test results are not normal or if other health conditions are present then more frequent monitoring will be recommended.<\/p>\n<p>LDL or bad cholesterol should be low, while HDL or good cholesterol should be high. A non-conformity to this is often a precursor to many other health conditions. Other risk factors which require careful monitoring of lipid profile levels include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/good-living\/smoking-is-injurious-to-health-myths-facts-and-risks\/\">Smoking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/k-way-health\/diabetology-and-general-medicine\/obesity-and-heart-disease\/\">Obesity<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Bad food habits<\/li>\n<li>Sedentary lifestyle<\/li>\n<li>High blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>Heart ailments in the family<\/li>\n<li>Having a heart condition<\/li>\n<li>Already having suffered a heart attack<\/li>\n<li>Being a diabetic or showing a tendency towards becoming diabetic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Men aged 45 years or more and women between 50-55 years of age and more are also advised strict monitoring of lipid levels.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How many tests does it include?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The lipid profile typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Total lipids<\/li>\n<li>Serum total cholesterol<\/li>\n<li>Serum HDL (high-density lipoprotein), the &#8220;good cholesterol&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Serum LDL (low-density lipoprotein), the &#8220;bad cholesterol&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Total cholesterol\/HDL cholesterol ratio<\/li>\n<li>Serum triglycerides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0VLDL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In\u00a0 special\u00a0 situations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Serum Phospholipids<\/li>\n<li>Electrophoretic fractionation to determine the percentage of<br \/>\n(a) Chylomicrons\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (b) LDL\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (c) VLDL\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (d)HDL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>When is the Lipid Profile Test performed ? Is fasting required for it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ideally,\u00a0 the\u00a0 test\u00a0 is\u00a0 done\u00a0 in a fasting\u00a0 state. (minimum\u00a0 8\u00a0 hours\u00a0 of\u00a0 fasting\u00a0 with\u00a0 no\u00a0 food\u00a0 or\u00a0 drinks\u00a0 except\u00a0 water). However,\u00a0 in special\u00a0 situations,\u00a0 as decided\u00a0 by\u00a0 your\u00a0 doctor,\u00a0 the\u00a0 test\u00a0 can\u00a0 be done\u00a0 anytime\u00a0 of\u00a0 the\u00a0 day\u00a0 without\u00a0 fasting.<\/p>\n<h2><strong> What is the normal range of Lipid profile?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Cholesterol levels are measured in milligrams (mg) per deciliter (dL) of blood. The normal values are as follows:<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 223px;\" width=\"553\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"220\"><strong>HDL<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"220\"><strong>more than 40 to 60 mg\/dL<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"220\"><strong>the higher, the better<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"220\">LDL<\/td>\n<td width=\"220\">70 to 130 mg\/dL<\/td>\n<td width=\"220\">the lower, the better<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"220\">Total cholesterol<\/td>\n<td width=\"220\">less than 200 mg\/Dl<\/td>\n<td width=\"220\">the lower, the better<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"220\">Triglycerides<\/td>\n<td width=\"220\">10 to 150 mg\/dL<\/td>\n<td width=\"220\">the lower, the better<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>If your results are outside the normal range, you might be at a higher risk of strokes, heart diseases, etc. On receiving abnormal results, our doctor may order some additional tests like\u00a0 blood glucose\u00a0 or\u00a0 thyroid function\u00a0 test to assess\u00a0 the\u00a0 risk\u00a0 score.<\/p>\n<div class=\"also-read\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/k-way-health\/diabetology-and-general-medicine\/the-difference-between-cholesterol-and-triglycerides\/\">The difference between Cholesterol and Triglycerides<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><strong>How to Control abnormal\u00a0 Lipids?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Reduce consumption of saturated and trans fats.<\/li>\n<li>Increase intake of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.<\/li>\n<li>Consume soluble fiber on a daily basis.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce consumption of concentrated sugars.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce alcohol consumption.<\/li>\n<li>Increase\u00a0 physical\u00a0 activity\u00a0 and reduce weight.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Kauvery Hospital is globally known for its multidisciplinary services at all its Centers of Excellence, and for its comprehensive, Avant-Grade technology, especially in diagnostics and remedial care in heart diseases, transplantation, vascular and neurosciences medicine. Located in the heart of Trichy (Tennur, Royal Road and Alexandria Road (Cantonment), Chennai, Hosur, Salem, Tirunelveli and Bengaluru, the hospital also renders adult and pediatric trauma care.<\/p>\n<p>Chennai \u2013 044 4000 6000 \u2022 Trichy \u2013 Cantonment \u2013 0431 4077777 \u2022 Trichy \u2013 Heartcity \u2013 0431 4077777 \u2022 Trichy \u2013 Tennur \u2013 0431 4022555 \u2022 Maa Kauvery Trichy \u2013 0431 4077777 \u2022 Kauvery Cancer Institute, Trichy \u2013 0431 4077777 \u2022 Hosur \u2013 04344 272727 \u2022 Salem \u2013 0427 2677777 \u2022 Tirunelveli &#8211; 0462 4006000 \u2022 Bengaluru &#8211; 080 6801 6801<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Lipid profile test? A lipid profile\u00a0\u00a0 test is a blood test that measures the amount of cholesterol and fats\u00a0 in the blood. 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