इस टेस्ट के बारे में
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance your body needs, but a high level in the blood can raise the risk of heart disease and stroke over time. Total cholesterol is usually read together with HDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
यह टेस्ट क्यों किया जाता है
- To check your risk of heart and blood vessel disease.
- As part of a routine health check.
- To monitor treatment for high cholesterol.
तैयारी
Fasting for 9 to 12 hours is often advised when triglycerides are also tested. Please ask us before the test.
यह जानकारी सामान्य है और चिकित्सकीय सलाह नहीं है। अपनी रिपोर्ट और इलाज के बारे में कृपया अपने डॉक्टर से बात करें।