Lipid Profile
Also known as: Cholesterol Test, Lipid Panel
A lipid profile measures the fats in your blood — total cholesterol, LDL ("bad") cholesterol, HDL ("good") cholesterol and triglycerides — to assess your risk of heart disease and stroke. It needs 10–12 hours of fasting.
Blood
Sample
10-12 hours
Fasting
Same day
Report
₹309
Centre visit or home collection
Who should get a Lipid Profile?
- All adults, at least every few years from age 20
- Yearly for people with diabetes, high blood pressure or a smoking habit
- Anyone with a family history of early heart disease
- People on cholesterol medicine, to check it is working
Lipid Profile: normal range
| Total cholesterol | Below 200 mg/dL (desirable) |
|---|---|
| LDL cholesterol | Below 100 mg/dL (optimal) |
| HDL cholesterol | 40 mg/dL or above (men), 50 or above (women) |
| Triglycerides | Below 150 mg/dL |
General adult reference values. Ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex — your Lab24 report shows the exact range for your result. Always discuss results with your doctor.
Packages that include this test
Often cheaper than booking tests separately.
Basic Health Package
Basic · 10 tests
Health Package Basic Extended
Full Body · 8 tests
Full Body Advanced
Full Body · 12 tests
Executive Full Body (Male)
Full Body · 14 tests
Executive Full Body (Female)
Full Body · 15 tests
Cardiac Profile
Cardiac · 5 tests
Hypertension (BP) Profile
Cardiac · 5 tests
Senior Citizen Panel (Male)
Senior Citizen · 9 tests
Senior Citizen Panel (Female)
Senior Citizen · 10 tests
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the Lipid Profile?
- A lipid profile measures the fats in your blood — total cholesterol, LDL ("bad") cholesterol, HDL ("good") cholesterol and triglycerides — to assess your risk of heart disease and stroke. It needs 10–12 hours of fasting.
- What is the normal range for the Lipid Profile?
- Total cholesterol: Below 200 mg/dL (desirable); LDL cholesterol: Below 100 mg/dL (optimal); HDL cholesterol: 40 mg/dL or above (men), 50 or above (women); Triglycerides: Below 150 mg/dL. General adult reference values. Ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex — your Lab24 report shows the exact range for your result. Always discuss results with your doctor.
- Do I need to fast before the Lipid Profile?
- Yes — 10-12 hours of fasting is recommended before this test. Water is allowed.
- When will I get my Lipid Profile report?
- Reports are typically ready the same day. We send them by WhatsApp and email as soon as they are verified by our pathologist.
- What sample is needed for the Lipid Profile?
- A blood sample, collected at any of our three Hyderabad centres or at your home by a certified phlebotomist.
- How much does the Lipid Profile cost in Hyderabad?
- ₹309 at LAB24 Medical Diagnostic Centre — transparent pricing with no hidden charges. Home sample collection is free within 5 km of any of our three centres. For addresses farther away, our team calls you to confirm before the visit.