Cholesterol Test at Home - Book at an Affordable Cost

What is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is the main sterol that is synthesized by the body cells and acts as an important structural component of cell membranes and precursor for the synthesis of other biomolecules such as Vitamin D, steroidal hormones and bile. It is also obtained from animal-based dietary sources such as egg yolk, butter, red meat, fish oil.

Although, cholesterol performs numerous functions in our body. An elevated level of cholesterol or lipids in the blood may form plaque in the blood vessels and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Plant-based foods such as peanuts and flax seeds contain phytosterols which compete with cholesterol for intestinal absorption. Thus, phytosterols decrease the absorption of dietary cholesterol or cholesterol present in bile and are beneficial for health.

Cholesterol test at Home in Delhi

Cholesterol test also known as lipid profile test is used to measure the levels of cholesterol or other lipids such as triglycerides in your blood. It is used to determine the risks of atherosclerosis, heart attacks, coronary artery diseases and other diseases or conditions that may affect the blood vessels. Lipid profile test is also used for monitoring patients with known cardiovascular diseases.

Cholesterol test at home or lipid profile test at home allows you to monitor your health or rule out diseases without going to labs. Sample is collected at home according to your preferred date and timing of test.

Ganesh lab offers you at-home sample collection facility and too without any additional or hidden charges. So, if you are having signs or symptoms of cardiovascular diseases or you are taking anti-lipid drugs, you should book our Lipid panel test at home for diagnosis, monitoring or management.

Which parameters are measured in lipid profile test?

A lipid profile test or lipid panel includes the measurement of the following parameters

• Total cholesterol (TC)
• HDL (High-density lipoprotein) Cholesterol: Also known as good cholesterol.
• LDL (Low-density lipoprotein) Cholesterol: Also known as bad cholesterol.
• LDL/HDL ratio
• Triglycerides
• TC/HDL Ratio
• Non-HDL cholesterol
• VLDL cholesterol.

Why do I need Cholesterol Test?

Your health care provider may order lipid profile or lipid panel for screening, diagnosis, treatment or monitoring of various diseases and conditions such as

• Atherosclerosis
• Pancreatitis
• Coronary Artery diseases
• Heart diseases
• Stroke
• Peripheral artery diseases
• Familial hypercholesterolemia
• Chronic Diabetes
• Chronic kidney diseases
• Xanthoma
• Liver diseases
• Metabolic syndrome
• Obesity
• Familial hypercholesterolemia.
• Monitoring Purposes:
  1. Routine Health monitoring
  2. Persons with high-risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.
  3. Family history of cardiovascular diseases
  4. Patients with known cardiovascular diseases
  5. Post-treatment with anti-lipidemic drugs or cholesterol lowering drugs.

What are the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases?

There are several risk factors for cardiovascular diseases including:

Modifiable Risk factors: 

• Smoking
• Excessive Alcohol intake
• Sedentary life style
• Consumption of junk foods
• Lack of fruits and vegetables in diet
• Obesity
• Lack of exercise
• Hypercholesterolemia
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Hypothyroidism.

Non-modifiable Risk factors:

• Age >45 years
• Male sex
• Family history of cardiovascular diseases.

How to prepare for Cholesterol test or Lipid profile test at home?

Follow these simple steps if you need a cholesterol test or lipid profile test at home:

• Take an appointment: Fix an appointment for Cholesterol or lipid profile test in a diagnostic lab to avail home blood sample collection.
• Fasting: An overnight fasting of 10-12 hours is required for cholesterol or lipid profile test to achieve accurate results.
• Food: Take normal meal in night. Avoid taking heavy fat rich meals as it may alter the test results.
• Medications: Inform your doctor about all the drugs and supplements that you are currently taking. Certain drugs may alter the test results. Your doctor may advice some modifications before the test if required.
• Exercise: Avoid strenuous exercise before the test as it may alter the test results. 

What is the procedure for Cholesterol test at home?

The procedure for Cholesterol/Lipid profile test includes the following steps

• A phlebotomist will come at your doorstep for blood sample collection according to the scheduled date and time.
• All aseptic precautions will be taken before the procedure begins.  
•  First a torniquet will be tied around your arm.
• Then a cotton swab soaked with 70% alcohol is used to clean/disinfect the injection site before needle insertion.
• A small needle will be inserted in the vein of your arm and required amount of blood is withdrawn from it and collected in a test tube. 
• Needle is removed and an adhesive sticker is placed on the puncture site to prevent it from infections.
• Sample is sent to laboratory for further processing and testing.

Cost of Cholesterol Test at home in Delhi?

Cost of Cholesterol test or lipid profile test depends upon many factors such as city and locality. Different diagnostic labs charges according to the quality of machines they have and the various offers that they are providing to their customers. Charges may also vary depending upon the type of test being done.

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging centre (GDIC), Rohini also known as GDIC or Ganesh lab is currently offering upto 50% discounts on various tests including cholesterol tests or lipid profile test.

Our centers are NABH accredited and equipped with modern, highly expensive machines with latest cutting-edge technologies and highly skilled Radiologists and Pathologists. We follow strict aseptic conditions to prevent transmission of infections.  

For more details visit your nearest Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging center (GDIC) today or call us now!

Best diagnostic lab for Cholesterol/lipid profile test in Delhi?

Ganesh lab (GDIC) is considered as the best diagnostic lab for Cholesterol/ lipid profile test in Rohini, North-East Delhi. We have many branches in different locations of Delhi including Hari Nagar, Yamuna Vihar, Nangloi, Derawal Nagar and Mangol puri. 

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging center (GDIC) is now considered one of the most popular diagnostic labs in Delhi as: 

• We provide high standard quality services to our patients. 
• Free home sample collection.
• Well-trained technicians for home sample collection. 
• We also offer facilities of online reporting.
• Experience of 23+ years of services.
• Our labs are NABH certified. 
• Facility of latest cutting-edge technologies.
• Highly Skilled Radiologists and Pathologists
• Facility of emergency test services at night.
• Genuine reporting and Patient satisfaction are our top priority. 
• We offer seamless integration between diagnosis and treatment planning. 
• Affordable Diagnostic lab with up to 50% discount on many tests. Currently, we are offering upto 50% discount on various types of blood tests.
• We are open 24X7 and 365 days.
• You can also avail free Consultation with our Pathologists & Radiologists regarding any blood test or imaging scans.
• Free Ambulance services in Delhi, NCR.
• Lakhs of satisfied customers.

We are open on SUNDAYS.