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Lipid Profile Blood Test in London
A lipid profile blood test evaluates your cholesterol levels, heart health and risks of cardiovascular diseases in detail. This vital test is used to measure your HDL (high density lipoprotein or good cholesterol), LDL (low density lipoprotein), triglycerides, and total cholesterol levels, providing important insights into your body’s lipid balance. Early detection is essential for timely intervention, diagnoses, treatments, and necessary lifestyle changes. At Private Blood Tests London, we make sure you get fast and accurate results under professional supervision so that you can make informed health decisions. Book your lipid profile test with us for your comprehensive cholesterol check.
What is lipid profile?
A lipid profile is basically a blood test which measures the amount of fat molecules called lipids present in your bloodstream. In most cases, the lipid profile takes the measurements of four different cholesterol and triglycerides. A lipid profile is also commonly known as a lipid panel or cholesterol panel.
Presence of excessive lipids in your bloodstream often results in the build-up of a fatty substance in the arteries. This can make the arteries to constrict and enhance your risks of getting cardiovascular diseases. Healthcare providers consider this lipid profile to evaluate the risks of heart attack, stroke, or some other heart disease in both children as well as in adults.
What does lipid profile measure?
A lipid panel mainly measures 5 different types of lipids in a blood sample, including:
Low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
This type of cholesterol is often referred to as ‘bad cholesterol’ as it accumulates in your blood vessels and enhances your risks of cardiovascular disease.
Very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol
This kind of cholesterol usually develops from food you have had recently. When you go through a fasting blood panel, it is present in typically low amounts. Increase in this kind of cholesterol in a fasting blood sample indicates that your body is not processing cholesterol correctly.
High density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
Also known as ‘good cholesterol’, this type of cholesterol reduces the build-up of LDL in your blood vessels.
Total cholesterol
It measures the level of your overall cholesterol – a combination of LDL, VLDL, and HDL.
Triglycerides
It is a kind of fat present in the food we eat. Excess levels of triglycerides in the bloodstream are responsible for inducing pancreatic inflammation and cardiovascular diseases.
Why do you need a lipid profile test?
A lipid profile is a vital tool used by healthcare providers to examine your cardiovascular health and analyse your cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. It helps healthcare professionals to diagnose conditions or problems affecting your heart or blood vessels.
A healthcare provider usually orders a lipid profile test for the following reasons:
- As a routine test to check if your cholesterol levels are in a healthy range or are posing risks for you
- If you have got abnormal cholesterol levels in a former test, it is used to check if your cholesterol levels have achieved a healthy range
- To monitor how your body responses to cholesterol medications
- To diagnose medical conditions like liver disease
A lipid profile test is important for children as well. Cholesterol levels in children are influenced by three main factors – obesity, heredity, and the food habits of children.
Right time to go for lipid profile test
If you are aged between 40 and 75 years, then you must take up lipid profile blood test as a vital part of your routine cardiovascular health check. You might also require taking a lipid profile if you are at a risk of some cardiovascular disease or are on some lipid-modifying treatments.
Why choose our clinic for Lip profile test?
Private Blood Tests London is your go-to destination for lipid profile testing, offering:
- Fast and Efficient Services: Skip long queues with our same-day testing services. Our expert team ensures quick medical attention when needed.
- Flexible Appointments: Evening and weekend slots fit around your busy schedule, making health a priority without disruption.
- Confidentiality: We provide a discreet, secure environment to protect your personal data and test results.
- Comprehensive Testing: From routine screenings to specialised diagnostics, we cover liver function, cholesterol, vitamins, allergies, diabetes, thyroid, and more.
- Rapid Results: Quick turnaround times help you avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment.
Trust us for seamless, private, and reliable blood testing services in London.
What to expect for a lipid profile blood test at our clinic?
Here is how we perform a lipid profile blood test at our clinic Private Blood Tests London:
Preparation
In most cases of lipid profile test, you require fasting for about 10 to 12 hours from before your test. You should refrain from eating or drinking something other than water. On the other hand, there are some other lipid profile tests as well which do not need fasting.
Make sure to consult our healthcare provider before to know whether you require fasting or some other preparation before your lipid profile test. Adhere to the instructions of our provider for more accurate testing.
Procedure
During your lipid blood test, one of our expert phlebotomists will try to access a vein in your arms to draw blood. Usually a vein from the inner side of your arm, on the other side of your elbow, is selected for drawing blood. After locating the vein, our expert will clean and disinfect the area where the needle is supposed to be inserted. You might feel like a small pinch when the needle is pierced in and then taken out. A small amount of your blood sample is finally extracted and collected in a small vial or test tube. After removing the needle, our expert will place a gauze or cotton ball at the site of injection to prevent bleeding. The total procedure hardly requires 5 minutes.
Test results
After collection of your blood sample, our team will send it to a laboratory for further analysis. You can expect to get your test results usually within a few days. Our provider will then interpret the results for you and help you with further healthcare, if necessary.
Normal Reference Ranges for Lipid Profile
For adults, normal reference ranges for a lipid profile test include:
- Total cholesterol: below 5.0 mmol/L
- Triglycerides: below 1.7 mmol/L with fasting and below 2.3 mmol/L without fasting
- HDL cholesterol: for men – above 1.0 mmol/L, for women – above 1.2 mmol/L
- LDL cholesterol: below 3.0 mmol/L
If your lipid profile test results show abnormally higher or lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, they may be categorised as borderline, intermediate, or high risk for cardiovascular diseases. However, low cholesterol levels are quite rare and usually occur from malnutrition.
- When to see a doctor?
If you find you are developing risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, you should see a healthcare provider promptly. They might recommend you taking a lipid profile blood test or more frequent lipid panel screenings.
- How frequently should you get a lipid profile test?
Your healthcare provider can help determine when you will require a lipid panel. For this, the healthcare provider assesses your risks for cardiovascular diseases, medical history and age. However, it is recommended that adults should take this lipid profile blood test at an interval of every 4 to 6 years.
- Key Takeaways
An abnormal lipid profile can be really distressing. However, an abnormal lipid panel does not necessarily mean that you require treatment. While triglyceride and cholesterol levels play a crucial role in determining your overall health, there are several other factors which contribute to your risks of cardiovascular diseases.
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Consult our expert healthcare professionals at Private Blood Tests London to take control of your health. Book an appointment with us for your lipid profile blood test. Reach out to us at [email protected] or call us on 02034759389.
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