Total Cholesterol is a cardiac or lipid-related marker used to assess heart-attack risk or to evaluate suspected heart-muscle stress.
Also known as: Cholesterol Total
Sample
Blood
Fasting
10 to 12 Hrs
Report in
24 hours
Collection
Free at home
Total Cholesterol measures the combined amount of all cholesterol types - LDL, HDL and VLDL - circulating in your blood. It’s one component of the full Lipid Profile and a quick first-look marker of cardiovascular risk.
Ordered as part of routine cardiovascular risk screening, typically alongside LDL, HDL and triglycerides for a complete picture.
It can help your doctor assess
Overall cardiovascular risk assessment - though the LDL/HDL breakdown is usually more clinically informative than total cholesterol alone.
This test may be considered for:
Whether this test is right for you depends on your symptoms, medical history and the reason for testing - your doctor can advise.
The overall cholesterol concentration in the blood, combining LDL, HDL and VLDL.
Total Cholesterol
Lipid
A useful first-look number, though the LDL/HDL split is generally more informative for individual risk assessment.
How to read your result
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.
| Marker | Result | What it may be associated with |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cholesterol | High | Associated with increased cardiovascular risk, though the specific LDL/HDL breakdown matters more than the total number alone. |
If a result is outside the range
If the Total Cholesterol 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.
Limitations of this test
Total cholesterol alone can be misleading - someone with high HDL ("good" cholesterol) may have a high total reading that isn’t actually concerning, which is why the full lipid profile matters more.
An abnormal result does not by itself mean you have a particular disease. Your doctor interprets results together with your symptoms, history and other tests.
| Parameter | Reference range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cholesterol | Less than 200 | mg/dL |
Typical adult ranges for guidance. Reference intervals vary with the laboratory method, age and sex - always read your result against the range printed on your own report.
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Prepare
Follow the preparation steps above for this test.
Sample collection
A trained phlebotomist collects the sample at your home - no extra charge.
Laboratory processing
Your sample is processed in our laboratory and reviewed by a pathologist.
Report
Your report is shared on WhatsApp and email, usually within 24 hours.
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.
Recent meals (if non-fasting), alcohol, and certain medicines can affect this reading.
Laboratory results are interpreted together with your symptoms, medical history and other investigations. If your results are significantly abnormal, or you have symptoms that worry you, discuss them with a qualified doctor promptly.
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This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from your doctor.
The Total Cholesterol test cost in Mumbai at HWP Diagnostic is ₹199 - 33% less than the MRP of ₹299. There are no extra charges for home sample collection. The same price applies across Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and Goregaon.
| Test | Total Cholesterol |
|---|---|
| Price at HWP Diagnostic | ₹199 |
| MRP | ₹299 (you save ₹100 - 33% off) |
| Home collection charge | Free |
| Report time | 24 hours |
| Fasting | 10 to 12 Hrs |
| Available in | Malad, Kandivali, Borivali & Goregaon (same price) |
Book the Total Cholesterol test with free home sample collection anywhere in Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and Goregaon, or walk in to our lab in Malad West, Mumbai - open 24×7.
Home collection areas include
Malad WestMalwani & KharodiMalad EastKandivali WestKandivali EastBorivali WestGorai & Borivali WestIC Colony & MandapeshwarBorivali EastGoregaon WestBangur Nagar & Motilal NagarGoregaon EastAarey ColonyDahisarJogeshwari WestJogeshwari East
Directions on Google MapsIt is also known as Cholesterol Total.
Home collection at the same price (₹199) across these areas, with our lab in Malad West open 24×7.
Get this test along with other important checks - usually for less than booking them separately.
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Not on its own - the breakdown into LDL and HDL matters more, since a high total driven by high HDL is very different from one driven by high LDL. A full Lipid Profile gives the complete picture.
Traditionally, fasting has been recommended for the most accurate lipid readings, though non-fasting testing is increasingly accepted - check with your doctor.
Total Cholesterol is a blood test. Total Cholesterol is a blood lipid (fat) test used to assess the risk of heart disease and stroke.
The Total Cholesterol may be ordered when a healthcare professional needs information about the condition or health area assessed by this test. Total Cholesterol 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 the same day or next day. Please carry or upload your doctor's prescription where the test needs one, and discuss the result with your doctor for a full interpretation.
Total Cholesterol 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 Total Cholesterol.
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 Total Cholesterol. Plain water is usually allowed unless you are told otherwise.
The Total Cholesterol 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 Total Cholesterol are usually ready within 24 hours of sample collection. You receive them on WhatsApp and email.
The Total Cholesterol costs Rs 140 at HWP Diagnostic (MRP Rs 180). 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 Total Cholesterol 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.
The Total Cholesterol can provide important information, but laboratory results are generally interpreted together with symptoms, medical history, examination and other investigations. A single result should not be treated as a diagnosis without clinical context.
Some medicines, supplements, food, exercise and other pre-test factors can affect particular laboratory results. Tell the healthcare professional about medicines and supplements you take, and do not stop prescribed medicines unless your clinician tells you to.
Yes. Free home sample collection for the Total Cholesterol is available across Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and Goregaon in Mumbai. You can also visit our Malad West lab, open 24x7.
