A lipid profile measures cholesterol and triglycerides in a blood sample. A typical panel reports total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides separately. These numbers give your doctor information about your risk of heart and blood vessel disease. The results are usually considered alongside factors such as blood pressure, diabetes, smoking history and family history.

Agarwal Diagnostics in Techzone IV offers lipid profile testing for people in Greater Noida West who have been advised to check their cholesterol. Your doctor may request the panel as part of a preventive health visit or to review changes after treatment. Ask whether your prescription calls for a fasting sample before you book. If you have older cholesterol reports, bring them to your follow-up so your doctor can review the trend. Tell your clinician if your cholesterol medicines have changed since your last test, as that may help them interpret the comparison.