Cholesterol profile blood test

What is it?

• A profile of the key blood fats
• Measures total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, cholesterol ratio and triglycerides

Health implications

• Elevated total and/or LDL cholesterol and low HDL cholesterol are closely associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
• High levels may be manageable through lifestyle (diet, exercise, and losing excess weight) and drug therapy

High levels may run in families