Lipid Profile in Pune

A Lipid Profile is a blood test that measures different types of fats (lipids) in your blood. It checks four main components: total cholesterol, LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol), and triglycerides. This test helps assess your risk of heart disease and stroke by showing how well your body processes fats.

This test is crucial for detecting early signs of heart disease before symptoms appear. High cholesterol and triglycerides can silently build up in your arteries, leading to blockages. Regular lipid testing helps your doctor recommend lifestyle changes or treatments to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular problems.

Adults over 20 should get tested every 4-6 years, while those over 40 need annual testing. You should get tested earlier if you experience unexplained fatigue, have family history of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, or are overweight. People with existing heart conditions need regular monitoring.

High values: Total cholesterol >240 mg/dL, LDL >160 mg/dL, or triglycerides >200 mg/dL increase heart disease risk. Low values: HDL <40 mg/dL in men or <50 mg/dL in women also raises risk. Ideal levels are total cholesterol <200 mg/dL, LDL <100 mg/dL, HDL >40/50 mg/dL, triglycerides <150 mg/dL.

Healthy adults should repeat every 4-6 years until age 40, then annually. If you have high cholesterol, diabetes, or heart disease, you may need testing every 3-6 months to monitor treatment effectiveness. Your doctor will recommend the right frequency based on your risk factors and previous results.

No. Fasting is not required for the Lipid Profile . You can give your sample at any time of day at our Pune lab or during home collection.

The Lipid Profile at Pathofast Lab in Pune costs Rs.850. This price includes free home sample collection anywhere in Pune and a doctor-verified report delivered within 1 day by WhatsApp and email. You can pay online while booking, on home visit (cash, UPI, or card), or at the reception desk if you walk in to our Camp lab.

Lipid Profile reports are ready in 1 day and are delivered by WhatsApp and email. Every report is verified by a qualified doctor at our Pune lab before being shared with you.