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Blood Lipid Test (Lipid Profile)
Know your fat levels before it's too late.
In an era where delicious food is easier to access, but physical activity is on the decline, high blood fat has become a “silent threat” that gradually damages the health of people of all ages. Many may not even realize that they are getting closer to heart and blood vessel diseases.
If you feel:
- You eat a lot of fatty and fried foods
- You have a family history of high cholesterol or heart disease
- You are overweight, have a belly, or are starting to have high blood pressure
- You haven’t had a health checkup for a long time
A Blood Lipid Test (Lipid Profile) is a crucial way to assess your heart disease risk and start taking care of your health from today.
What is Lipid Profile?
A Lipid Profile is a blood test used to analyze the levels of various types of fats in the blood, which directly affect the cardiovascular system and heart. It includes:
- Total Cholesterol: The total cholesterol in your blood
- LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein): Bad cholesterol that clogs blood vessels
- HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein): Good cholesterol that helps protect against heart disease
- Triglycerides: Another type of fat that can increase due to sugar or fatty food consumption
- Non-HDL Cholesterol: A measure of all bad cholesterol types, used to assess the risk of blocked arteries
This test provides an overall picture of your blood fat balance, an important indicator of heart, blood vessel, and metabolic health.
Why Should You Get a Lipid Profile?
- Assess heart and vascular disease risk
- Screen for abnormal cholesterol levels even if you have no symptoms
- Use the data to plan your diet or treatment
- Change behaviors before chronic diseases develop
- Monitor progress after adjusting diet, exercise, or medication
Who Should Get a Lipid Profile?
- Individuals aged 20 and above should get tested at least every 1-2 years
- Those who are overweight or have a belly
- Those who regularly eat fatty foods, sweets, or fried foods
- Those with a family history of heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure
- Those going through menopause or experiencing hormonal changes
How is Lipid Profile Tested?
- It is done via a blood draw, using a small sample of blood.
- The process is quick, and results can be available within 1 day.
- At Linna Clinic, we use standard labs and provide easy-to-understand reports,
- with an option for home blood draws.
Preparation Before a Lipid Profile Test:
For the most accurate results, you should:
- Fast for at least 8–12 hours before the test (only water is allowed)
- Avoid eating fatty foods or drinking alcohol 1-2 days prior to the test
- Ensure proper rest, and avoid testing while sick or having a fever
- Inform your doctor if you are taking medications such as cholesterol-lowering drugs or hormones
Why Choose Lipid Profile at Linna Clinic?
- Blood draw by experienced doctors and nurses
- Results analyzed by a certified lab
- Personalized health and diet advice
- Comprehensive fat management plan to avoid chronic disease risks
Summary
A Lipid Profile = Future heart health checkup. Heart and vascular diseases are no longer only concerns for older adults but are increasingly affecting working adults, middle-aged people, and even teenagers who live busy lives, don’t exercise, and have poor eating habits. The Lipid Profile test is a small starting point that can save your life in the long term because knowing your blood fat