Lipid Profile in Mumbai

Traditionally, 9-12 hours of fasting (water allowed) has been recommended, mainly for accurate triglyceride readings. Some labs now offer non-fasting lipid tests - check with your doctor on which is right for you.

Generally, below 100 mg/dL is considered optimal for most people, though your target may be lower if you have existing heart disease or diabetes - your doctor will set a personalised goal.

For many people, reducing saturated fat, increasing fibre, regular exercise and weight management can meaningfully improve lipid levels. Some people also need medication, especially with a strong family history or very high LDL.

HDL helps transport excess cholesterol away from artery walls back to the liver for disposal, which is why higher HDL levels are considered protective against heart disease.

Every 4-6 years for healthy adults with no risk factors is a common guideline; more frequently if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, are overweight, or are on cholesterol medication.

Usually there are no symptoms - which is exactly why screening matters. Very high triglycerides can occasionally cause abdominal pain from pancreatitis, but this is uncommon.

Yes, alcohol in the 24 hours before the test can raise triglyceride levels significantly. It’s best to avoid alcohol the day before your test.

Yes, if there is a strong family history of early heart disease or very high cholesterol, doctors may recommend screening children - discuss this with a paediatrician.

Lipid Profile is a blood test. Lipid Profile is a blood lipid (fat) test used to assess the risk of heart disease and stroke.

The Lipid Profile may be ordered when a healthcare professional needs information about the condition or health area assessed by this test. Lipid Profile is a blood lipid (fat) test used to assess the risk of heart disease and stroke. At HWP Diagnostic the sample can be collected free at your home in Malad and nearby Mumbai areas, and the report is usually shared within about 2 working days. Please carry or upload your doctor's prescription where the test needs one, and discuss the result with your doctor for a full interpretation.

Lipid Profile is a blood lipid (fat) test used to assess the risk of heart disease and stroke.

The test may be relevant for people whose symptoms, medical history, screening needs or treatment monitoring match the purpose of the Lipid Profile.

Fasting of 10 to 12 Hrs is required before the sample. Plain water is allowed.

Yes. Please fast for 10 to 12 hours before the Lipid Profile. Plain water is usually allowed unless you are told otherwise.

The Lipid Profile is done on a blood sample.

For a blood-based test, a small blood sample is collected by a trained healthcare professional, usually from a vein in the arm. The collection normally takes only a few minutes; mild temporary discomfort or bruising can occur at the puncture site.

Reports for the Lipid Profile are usually ready in about 2 days of sample collection. You receive them on WhatsApp and email.

The Lipid Profile costs Rs 540 at HWP Diagnostic (MRP Rs 715). Home sample collection is free.

Your report should be read using the reference interval, unit and method shown by the performing laboratory. A result outside a reference interval does not automatically establish a diagnosis, and a result inside the interval does not rule out every health problem. Clinical interpretation depends on symptoms, history and other findings.

If the Lipid Profile is reported as high, low, positive, negative or otherwise outside the laboratory's stated interval, the meaning depends on the specific test and the reason it was ordered. Your clinician may consider repeat testing, related investigations or other clinical information before deciding what the result means.