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CHOLESTEROL, TOTAL Test in Agra

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    No special preparation required.

  • Parameters covered

    1
  • Report Frequency

    Daily

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Overview

Cholesterol test identifies if you are at risk of developing heart disease or stroke. As high cholesterol usually causes no signs or symptoms, it is recommended that cholesterol screening is done at regular intervals. This test also checks the effectiveness of lipid lowering treatment. More frequent screening is required if you have a family history of high cholesterol or heart attacks; overweight; physically inactive; diabetic; eat unhealthy diet; smoke.

Parameters

  • 1. Cholesterol, Total

Cholesterol Test in Agra

The cholesterol test, sometimes called a lipid profile test, gauges the body's concentration of lipids, or fats. This involves determining the amounts of toxic (LDL) and helpful (HDL) cholesterol as well as other lipids like triglycerides.

What is Cholesterol Test in Agra?

  • Triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels in the blood are all measured by the total cholesterol test.

  • Tissues store these materials, also referred to as lipids, which are used to produce energy.

  • Lipid levels can be impacted by a number of factors, including age, drugs, bad lifestyle choices, and eating disorders.

  • These changes are detectable with a total cholesterol test.

  • For cost-effective cholesterol testing in Agra, think about making an appointment with Dr. LalPathlabs.

  • They provide the ease of collecting cholesterol test samples at home.

When is the Total Cholesterol Test Prescribed?

  • A total cholesterol test should be part of an annual adult physical examination; it can be done on-site or at home.

  • The test determines whether a person's cholesterol is normal, borderline, or excessive.

  • Triglycerides, HDL ratio, LDL, VLDL, and HDL are among the components that are analyzed.

  • If untreated, high triglyceride and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels can result in major health problems like heart attack, stroke, and coronary heart disease.

  • The test is also advised in order to diagnose illnesses such as liver disease, assess medication effectiveness, identify high-risk heart disease variables, and explain abnormal prior results.

 

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