Cholesterol Profile (Lipids)

Service Description

Cholesterol is a kind of fatty substance found in the blood. It is made by the liver and we all have some of it circulating naturally in our bodies. The body needs it to work – it is used by every cell, helps make vitamin D and some hormones, and is a component of bile. The higher your cholesterol, the higher your risk of going on to have a heart attack or stroke. But you can’t tell how high it is without a test, which is why it’s important to get tested. Test include the following: Total Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides