CHOLESTEROL HDL

Cholesterol is a waxy material in our body that plays a vital role in helping your body cells in functioning properly. On the other hand, the accumulation of specific kinds of cholesterol in your arteries might increase your risk of heart attacks, strokes, heart disease, and other illnesses.

HDL-C is often referred to as “good cholesterol” as it is associated with good heart health. On the contrary, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is designated as “bad cholesterol” as it is associated with poor cardiovascular health status.

HDL-C is generally measured along with other cholesterol as part of the lipid panel test. The common lipid panel test measures HDL-C, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, providing overall analysis of heart health and vessel health status.

• Screening: Cholesterol levels can be routinely assessed in adults and children who do not even exhibit any signs of cardiovascular disease. Heart disease and stroke risk factors have been linked to low HDL-C levels. Moreover, type 2 diabetes is linked to it. This makes the early identification of potentially dangerous health issues possible with HDL-C testing.
• Monitoring: This test can be advised to monitor and already diagnosed hypercholesterolemia or some heart disease. It is also advised to monitor the effect of ongoing treatment for hypercholesterolemia or certain heart disease.
• Diagnosis: Rarely, HDL cholesterol testing is used for diagnosis—that is, figuring out what's causing a health issue after symptoms appear. If you experience certain cardiovascular symptoms, your doctor could recommend cholesterol testing. HDL-C levels are considered while diagnosing metabolic syndrome, a set of risk factors for diabetes, stroke, and coronary heart disease. Certain health issues impacting other organs can also be detected through this cholesterol testing.

• Age of 45 years for men and 50-55 years for women
• Abnormal cholesterol levels
• History of cardiovascular problems
• Smoking cigarettes
• Being overweight or obese
• Unhealthy diet
• Poor physical activity
• Having high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Having a first-degree relative who developed heart disease at an early age (under 55 in men and under 65 in women)
• Diabetic or prediabetic

• You need not to fast before giving samples for this testing.
• Drink adequate water before sample collection.
• Avoid vigorous physical activity before the sample collection.
• Follow the preparatory instructions as guided by your doctor.

• Other tests advised along with HDL Cholesterol Test
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• HDL Cholesterol: HDL Cholesterol, also known as "good" Cholesterol, helps remove excess Cholesterol from your Arteries. Higher levels of HDL lower the Risk of Heart disease. Promoting HDL levels is critical for Cardiovascular health.

• Low Levels: Less than 40 mg/dL for males; Less than 50 mg/dL for females
• Normal Levels: 40 to 80 mg/dL for males; 50 to 80 mg/dL for females
• High Levels: 80+ mg/dL for all

• The area where the needle will be inserted to take your blood is cleaned with an antiseptic alcohol wipe. The hollow on the inside side of the elbow or the tip of the finger are the most common sites for this.
• A tourniquet or a band is tied around your upper arm to facilitate the access to the vein in your arm.
• A needle is used to puncture your vein. The blood sample is collected into a test tube attached to the needle. The needle may cause a small pinch or sting when it is inserted.
• Once the vial or test tube is filled, the blood sample collection for the test is finished and the needle is taken out.
• Finger pressure is applied on the puncture site to stop the bleeding and the band aid is applied at the site.

• Go to the Dr. B. Lal Lab website.
• Go to the “Book a test” tab.
• Select the “Lab Test” tab.
• Type “HDL Cholesterol Test” in the search bar.
• Click on the test.
• The test page with all the test details will show up.
• Click on “Book Now”.
• Login and verify your mobile number with OTP.
• Now enter your details. 
• Select date & time for booking HDL Cholesterol Test in Jaipur. 
• Check out.