Lipid Profile Test | Lipid Profile Normal Range | Lipid Profile Normal Values Chart |

 

A lipid profile or lipid panel is a panel of blood tests used to find abnormalities in lipids, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. The results of this test can identify certain genetic diseases and can determine approximate risks for cardiovascular disease, certain forms of pancreatitis, and other diseases.

Why and When recommended  a lipid panel blood test?

Healthy adults have their first lipid panel test at age 40. Adults may be tested earlier if they have certain diseases (diabetes, heart disease) or if they smoke. Person may have chest pain irrespective of age recommended to do lipid profile. Obesity person should be tested 6 months once. 

Other names for a lipid panel include

• Lipid profile

• Lipid test

• Cholesterol panel

• Coronary risk panel

• Fasting lipid panel (FLP)

There are several reasons why you may need a lipid panel blood test. Healthcare providers use lipid panels often for screen and monitoring purposes.

• Being over age 45 both men and women, doctors will recommend to do lipid profile test.

• Having a high cholesterol result on a previous test.

• Smoking cigarette habits.

• Having obesity, lack of physical activity.

• Having high blood pressure (hypertension).

• Having diabetes or prediabetes.

• Having a first-degree relative, such as a parent or sibling, who developed heart disease at an early age (under 50in males and under 55 in females).

A complete cholesterol test includes the calculation of four types of fats in your blood:

• Total cholesterol. This is a sum of your blood's cholesterol content.

• Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. This is called the "bad" cholesterol. Too much of it in your blood causes the buildup of fatty deposits (plaques) in your arteries (atherosclerosis), which reduces blood flow. These plaques sometimes rupture and can lead to a heart attack or stroke.

• High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. This is called the "good" cholesterol because it helps carry away LDL cholesterol, thus keeping arteries open and your blood flowing more freely.

• Triglycerides. Triglycerides are a type of fat in the blood. When you eat, your body converts calories it doesn't need into triglycerides, which are stored in fat cells. High triglyceride levels are associated with several factors, including being overweight, eating too many sweets or drinking too much alcohol, smoking, being sedentary, or having diabetes with elevated blood sugar levels.

Why Lipid Profile Test is done in Fasting

Blood cholesterol levels vary in their levels in blood according to the diet we take. To maintain uniformity and to draw any meaningful conclusions, lipid profile is done in a fasting state. Yes, you can have little water if you are very thirsty. Try not to take too much as again it stimulates gut hormones which can effect cholesterol levels.

Lipid Profile Test Normal Range

   

Lipid Profile	Unit	Biological Reference Interval
Cholesterol-Total (Serum,CHE-COD-POD/ Spectrophotometry)	mg/dL	Desirable: < 200 Borderline High: 200-239 High: >= 240
Triglycerides level (Serum,LPL-GPO-PAP/ Spectrophotometry)	mg/dL	Normal: < 150 Borderline High: 150-199 High: 200-499 Very High: >= 500
HDL Cholesterol (Serum,CHE-COD-POD/ Spectrophotometry)	mg/dL	Major risk factor for heart disease: < 40 Negative risk factor for heart disease: >= 60
Non HDL Cholesterol (Serum,Enzymatic)	mg/dL	Optimal: < 130 Desirable: 130-159 Borderline high: 159-189 High: 189-220 Very High: >= 220
LDL Cholesterol (Serum,Serum,calculated)	mg/dL	Optimal: < 100 Near Optimal: 100-129 Borderline high: 130-159 High: 160-189 Very High: >= 190
VLDL Cholesterol	mg/dL	6-38
(Serum,Serum,calculated)
LDL/HDL RATIO		2.5-3.5
CHOL/HDL RATIO		3.5-5

Note: Reference Interval as per National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel III Report.

 

Reference

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/17176-lipid-panel