A total cholesterol test measures the overall cholesterol in your blood, which includes LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol), and triglycerides. High levels of LDL and triglycerides can increase the risk of heart disease, while higher levels of HDL are protective.

Key Levels:

• Total cholesterol: Less than 200 mg/dL is ideal.
• LDL (bad): Less than 100 mg/dL is optimal.
• HDL (good): 60 mg/dL or higher is protective.
• Triglycerides: Less than 150 mg/dL is normal.

The test helps assess cardiovascular risk and guide treatment for cholesterol-related issues.

Cardiovascular diseases, Dyslipidaemia, Atherosclerosis.

Desirable: Less than 200 mg/dL Borderline High: 200 to 239 mg/dL High: 240 mg/dL and above.

A total cholesterol test measures the overall cholesterol in your blood, including LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol), and triglycerides. Here's a quick interpretation:

• Total cholesterol:
• Ideal: Less than 200 mg/dL
• High: 240 mg/dL or more
• LDL (bad cholesterol):
• Optimal: Less than 100 mg/dL
• High: 160 mg/dL or more
• HDL (good cholesterol):
• Low: Less than 40 mg/dL (men) or 50 mg/dL (women)
• High: 60 mg/dL or more (protective)
• Triglycerides:
• Normal: Less than 150 mg/dL
• High: 200 mg/dL or more

A fasting period of 9-12 hours may be needed for accurate results. High LDL and triglycerides, and low HDL, increase heart disease risk. Regular testing helps manage cholesterol and prevent health problems.

The cholesterol test requires you to give your blood sample for testing. You can either test for total cholesterol alone with this test or get a detailed picture of your lipid levels with the lipid profile test. Test Preparation The Cholesterol test takes a sample of your blood for testing. You will need to prepare yourself for the test as follows: Before the test This test requires you to fast for 10-12 hours before taking the test. Avoid all foods and beverages before the test. During the test It is a simple blood test that will get over in 5-10 minutes. You do not need to prepare for anything during the test in any way. After the test There are no restrictions after the cholesterol test. You can resume regular activity. Test inclusions: What parameters are included? The cholesterol test report measures the total cholesterol levels in your blood. If you want a full result of all types of cholesterol levels, you may need to opt for a Lipid Profile Test.