Description
NOTE: This test is ONLY AVAILABLE TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS.
The lipid profile is a basic assessment of the amount of “good” and “bad” cholesterol and the level of triglycerides in your blood. This test is often requested as a general health assessment and should be investigated further with advanced lipid testing such as LDL subfractions if results are abnormal or if you have a family history of heart disease. Cholesterol is an important fat that your body needs to function properly. However, too much cholesterol can lead to serious health concerns such as heart disease, stroke, or atherosclerosis.
The NutriPATH basic lipid profile is a sufficient assessment as a general health check-up. However, if you have a history or have high blood pressure, excess body weight, diabetes, or heart abnormalities, it is highly recommended to investigate advanced lipid testing such as our ‘Cardiovascular Profile’ test code 4027.
Analytes
- Fasting
- High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
- Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
- Risk Ratios
- Total Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
Test Method
Automated chemistry
Common Conditions
- Other Health Conditions
- Consume alcohol frequently
- Family history of high cholesterol
- Inactive lifestyle
- Unhealthy lifestyle
- Endocrine and Hormonal Health
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular Health
- Heart disease
- Nutritional and Dietary Symptoms
- Overweight
- Respiratory Health
- Smoke cigarettes
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About The Test
All tests come with full instructions, including a pre-authorised practitioner script.
Home test kits come with everything you need to complete the test, including free express post return postage to the laboratory.
All pathology test kits come with a preauthorised script (including test kit/s if required) to take to your local pathology test centre.
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Turn-around time: 24 hours
