Lipid profile - basic

The Basic Lipid Profile is a laboratory test panel designed to assess lipid metabolism and evaluate the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Measuring total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol), HDL cholesterol ("good" cholesterol), and triglycerides provides important information about lipid metabolism and helps detect lipid disorders at an early stage.

The test is recommended both as part of routine preventive health screening and for monitoring the effectiveness of lifestyle modifications or lipid-lowering therapy.

Indications

• as part of routine preventive health check-ups for adults;
• for individuals with hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, or metabolic syndrome;
• for those with a family history of hypercholesterolemia or premature cardiovascular disease;
• for smokers and people with a sedentary lifestyle;
• to assess cardiovascular risk before initiating treatment;
• to monitor the effectiveness of cholesterol- and triglyceride-lowering therapy.

Profile Components

• Total Cholesterol – provides an overall assessment of the cholesterol level in the blood.
• LDL Cholesterol – the main atherogenic cholesterol fraction associated with the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.
• HDL Cholesterol – the protective cholesterol fraction involved in removing excess cholesterol from blood vessels.
• Triglycerides – the main form of fat storage in the body; elevated levels are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and other metabolic disorders.

Procedure

A venous blood sample is collected for the analysis. The procedure takes only a few minutes and is performed by qualified healthcare professionals.