Quick answer
The Lipid Profile Test costs ₹650 at Live Line Health Care. Measures cholesterol and triglycerides to assess your risk of heart attack and stroke. 10–12 hours fasting (water allowed). Reports are ready the same day. Book online at 45 centres or with home sample collection.
Also known as: Cholesterol Test, Lipid Panel, Lipid Test, Heart Test, Triglycerides Test
What is the Lipid Profile Test?
A Lipid Profile is a blood test that measures cholesterol and triglycerides — the fats in your blood. High levels can silently build up in arteries and lead to heart attack and stroke.
Heart disease affects Indians at a younger age than many other populations, so a lipid profile is recommended for every adult, at least once every few years — and yearly if you have diabetes, high BP or a family history of heart disease.
What it measures: Total cholesterol, HDL ("good") cholesterol, LDL ("bad") cholesterol, VLDL, triglycerides and risk ratios.
Parameters included (7)
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
- VLDL Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
- LDL/HDL Ratio
Why is this test done?
- Assessing the risk of heart attack and stroke
- Monitoring cholesterol-lowering medicines (statins)
- Screening people with diabetes, high BP, obesity or smoking habit
- Part of yearly full body checkups
When should you get tested?
- Usually no symptoms — high cholesterol is silent
- Family history of heart attack at a young age
- Diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity or smoking
- Yellowish deposits around the eyes (xanthelasma)
How to prepare for the Lipid Profile Test
- 1Fast for 10–12 hours before the test (plain water is allowed).
- 2Avoid alcohol and fatty food the evening before.
- 3Continue cholesterol medicines unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Lipid Profile Test normal range
| Parameter | Typical reference range |
|---|---|
| Total cholesterol | Below 200 mg/dL (desirable) |
| LDL cholesterol | Below 100 mg/dL (optimal) |
| HDL cholesterol | Men: 40 mg/dL or above · Women: 50 mg/dL or above |
| Triglycerides | Below 150 mg/dL |
| VLDL cholesterol | 5–40 mg/dL |
| Total cholesterol / HDL ratio | Below 5 (ideal below 3.5) |
Ranges are typical adult values and vary between labs, age and sex. Always use the range printed on your report and discuss results with your doctor.
Understanding your results
- LDL is the main target of treatment — the lower the better, especially if you have diabetes or heart disease.
- Higher HDL is protective. Exercise, quitting smoking and healthy fats help raise it.
- High triglycerides are often linked to excess carbohydrates, sugar and alcohol.
Health packages that include this test
The Lipid Profile Test is included in these full body checkups:
Book the Lipid Profile Test in your city
Same price at all 45 centres. Choose your city for local centres and timings.
Andhra Pradesh
- Lipid Profile in Amalapuram
- Lipid Profile in Anakapalle
- Lipid Profile in Bhimavaram
- Lipid Profile in Chittoor
- Lipid Profile in Eluru
- Lipid Profile in Kadapa
- Lipid Profile in Kakinada
- Lipid Profile in Kurnool
- Lipid Profile in Nandyal
- Lipid Profile in Narasaraopet
- Lipid Profile in Narsipatnam
- Lipid Profile in Nellore
- Lipid Profile in Ongole
- Lipid Profile in Parvathipuram
- Lipid Profile in Rajahmundry
- Lipid Profile in Srikakulam
- Lipid Profile in Tirupati
- Lipid Profile in Tuni
- Lipid Profile in Visakhapatnam
- Lipid Profile in Vizianagaram
Telangana
- Lipid Profile in Bhadrachalam
- Lipid Profile in Godavarikhani
- Lipid Profile in Hyderabad
- Lipid Profile in Jagtial
- Lipid Profile in Jangaon
- Lipid Profile in Kamareddy
- Lipid Profile in Karimnagar
- Lipid Profile in Khammam
- Lipid Profile in Kothagudem
- Lipid Profile in Mahabubabad
- Lipid Profile in Mahabubnagar
- Lipid Profile in Mancherial
- Lipid Profile in Manuguru
- Lipid Profile in Medak
- Lipid Profile in Nagarkurnool
- Lipid Profile in Nalgonda
- Lipid Profile in Nirmal
- Lipid Profile in Nizamabad
- Lipid Profile in Wanaparthy
- Lipid Profile in Warangal
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Lipid Profile Test – FAQs
What is the price of the Lipid Profile Test?
The Lipid Profile Test costs ₹650 at Live Line Health Care, at all 45 centres and for home sample collection.
How many hours of fasting are needed for a lipid profile?
Fast for 10–12 hours before a lipid profile. Plain water is allowed.
What is a normal cholesterol level?
A total cholesterol below 200 mg/dL is desirable, with LDL below 100 mg/dL and HDL above 40 mg/dL (men) or 50 mg/dL (women).
How often should I check my lipid profile?
Healthy adults should check it every 1–5 years depending on risk. People with diabetes, high BP or heart disease usually check it every 6–12 months.
Where can I get the Lipid Profile Test done?
At any of our 45 Live Line Health Care centres in 40 cities across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Warangal, Kakinada and Nellore — or book home sample collection.
Medical disclaimer: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a qualified doctor to interpret your results and before starting or changing any treatment.