Cholesterol

🔍 Overview

The Cholesterol test measures the amount of cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance essential for the body, but high levels increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Assess heart and blood vessel health

• Detect high cholesterol levels

• Evaluate risk of heart attack and stroke

• Monitor response to diet, exercise, or medication

• Support routine preventive health screening

✔ Important cardiac risk assessment test
✔ Often done as part of a lipid profile

⏱ Reports Within: Same Day
🧪 Sample: Blood
👶👩👨 Age: All Age Groups
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Recommended (8–12 Hours for accurate results)