| heart | ||||
| Individual Tests | Code | Description | ||
| Lipid Profile | 8819 | Composed of the following tests: Total cholesterol, Triglyceride, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol), and risk assessment. 10-12 hour fasting is required. | ||
| Cholesterol | 507 | High cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Optimum values for cholesterol should be less than 200 mg/dl. | ||
| Triglycerides | 508 | Triglycerides are considered to be an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis. Fasting for 10-12 hours is required for accurate test results. | ||
| HDL | 329 | HDL is the "good" cholesterol. Optimum values for HDL should be greater than 40. | ||
| LDL (Direct) | 9659 | LDL is the "bad" cholesterol. Optimum values for LDL should be less than 100 | ||