Lipid Profile 3 (Non-Fasting)

Lipid Profile 3 evaluates different types of fats in your blood: total cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and triglycerides. Monitoring these levels helps assess your risk of heart disease by identifying potential lipid-related issues crucial for overall health.

This test is done to:

• Assess your heart disease risk.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of lipid-lowering treatments.
• Identify lipid abnormalities for early intervention.
• Understand your overall cardiovascular health.
• Screen for inherited lipid disorders.

This test is recommended:

• If you have a family history of heart disease.
• If you have high blood pressure or diabetes.
• If you have obesity or unhealthy lifestyle habits.
• If you are on cholesterol-lowering medications.
• To monitor lipid levels during treatment.

• Normal range: Total cholesterol <200 mg/dL, HDL >40 mg/dL, LDL <100 mg/dL, Triglycerides <150 mg/dL.
• Abnormal results may indicate risk factors for heart disease such as atherosclerosis or metabolic syndrome.

Discuss your results with your doctor for necessary lifestyle changes or medication adjustments.

• Blood will be drawn from a vein in your arm.
• No fasting is required.
• You will experience minimal discomfort with a needle prick.
• The procedure is quick with no requirement of extended recovery.

• No fasting is necessary.
• Inform your doctor about the medications you are taking.
• Follow any specific guidelines from your doctor.
• Ensure to stay hydrated to make drawing blood easier.

• Apolipoprotein B: It evaluates cardiovascular risk by assessing proteins involved in cholesterol transport.
• C-Reactive Protein: It indicates inflammation linked to heart disease.
• Lp(a): It identifies genetic predisposition to heart disease through lipoprotein levels.
• Homocysteine: It helps assess cardiovascular risk based on amino acid levels in the blood.

Non-Fasting Cholesterol Test or Complete Cholesterol Panel

Atherosclerosis is a condition where fatty deposits build up in arteries, causing them to harden and narrow over time, potentially leading to heart attacks or strokes due to reduced blood flow. This progressive disease can be detected through tests like Lipid Profile 3.