Lipid Screen Cholesterol And Triglycerides Serum Test

Lipid profile is basically done to assess the status of the blood vessels of the heart and the risk of cardiac diseases. Test measures lipid in the blood to assess patients risk to an cardiovascular event. The cholesterol and the triglyceride levels are measured to know the status of the blood vessels and the risk of cardiac diseases, stroke, and peripheral vascular diseases.

A lipid profile test determines the risk of cardiac diseases, stroke, and other artery-related illnesses. It may also be performed to evaluate heart problems and therapies for heart disease prevention.

Tests for triglycerides and total cholesterol are typically performed in the lipid profile. It assesses the amount of fat in your blood. You may be more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke in case of abnormal levels of both cholesterol and triglycerides.

The test measures the Cholesterol and the Triglyceride levels.

This test requires a blood sample. A tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is then asked to make a fist. This helps in the build-up of blood filling the veins. The skin is disinfected before needle insertion and the blood sample is collected in vacutainer.

While performing the test, a medical professional will use a small needle to collect blood from your arm. Following the insertion of the needle, a little blood sample will be collected in a medical vial. You may feel slight discomfort when the medical professional puts the needle in or takes it out of your arm. The entire process normally takes under five minutes.

Before your blood is obtained, you may need to fast (refrain from eating or drinking) for 10 to 12 hours. Your medical professional will inform you about any additional instructions to follow.

Maintaining lipid levels within the desirable ranges helps lower risk of heart attacks and stoke. Low HDL levels (below acceptable levels) are associated with increased risk for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) . High levels of Non HDL Cholesterol (above acceptable levels) are associated with increased risk for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). High triglycerides levels lead to risk of atherosclerosis and clogging of blood vessels, impairing the blood flow to the heart and other vital organs.

Low cholesterol levels (below tolerable limits) and High Cholesterol levels (above permissible ranges) are both linked to an increased risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) or heart attacks.

High triglyceride levels increase the risk of atherosclerosis and blood vessel blockage, reducing blood flow to the heart and other important organs.

You may determine whether or not your triglycerides fall within a healthy range with a quick blood test.

1.7 millimoles per litre (mmol/L) or less than 150 mg/dL are normal blood sugar levels.

1.8 to 2.2 mmol/L, or 150 to 199 mg/dL, is borderline.

High levels range from 200 to 499 mg/dL (2.3 to 5.6 mmol/L).

The extremely high level is 5.7 mmol/L or greater (500 mg/dL or higher).

A cholesterol test typically includes the detection of high triglycerides. An alternative name for this is a lipid panel or lipid profile. Before collecting blood, one must fast to measure triglycerides properly.

A stroke occurs when the blood flow to the brain is interrupted or blocked completely. This results in the brain tissue not getting enough oxygen and may cause some permanent damage to the body. This can result from high triglyceride levels in the body and the subsequent blood vessel blockage.

PVD is a type of blood circulation disease in which the blood vessels beyond the heart and brain constrict, obstruct, or spasm. PVD causes blood vessels to constrict and blood flow to decrease. This can be caused by arteriosclerosis, "hardening of the arteries," or blood vessel spasms. Plaques (of fats and cholesterol) form in a vessel and restrict blood and oxygen circulation to your body's organs and limbs in arteriosclerosis. Clots may form and block the artery as plaque growth develops

The total cholesterol test measures the total amount of cholesterol in your serum. It measures HDL (high-density lipoprotein) and LDL (low-density lipoprotein).

• TG
• TRIG
• Lipid Profile
• Lipid Panel
• Fasting Lipoprotein Panel
• Cholesterol Test
• Triglyceride Test