Lipid Tests: Cholesterol and Triglycerides
Lipid testing measures different types of cholesterol and triglycerides. These tests help assess the risks associated with high cholesterol, including coronary artery disease, heart attacks and strokes.
Testing helps identify lipid disorders early and supports treatment plans that may include dietary changes, increased physical activity and appropriate medication.
Trust Medical Labs provides lipid testing using modern technology under specialist supervision, with accurate results to support heart health.
Common lipid tests
- Triglyceride test: Measures triglycerides in the blood. High levels increase the risk of heart disease. Contributing factors include an unhealthy diet, obesity and physical inactivity.
- Total cholesterol test: Measures the total amount of cholesterol in the blood, including LDL and HDL cholesterol, to help assess cardiovascular risk.
- HDL cholesterol: Measures high-density lipoprotein, which helps remove cholesterol from the arteries. Higher levels are generally a favourable indicator of heart health.
- LDL cholesterol: Measures low-density lipoprotein, which can accumulate in arteries and contribute to narrowing and atherosclerosis, increasing cardiovascular risk.
- Total cholesterol/HDL ratio: An indicator of the balance between different cholesterol fractions that helps assess cardiovascular risk.
- LDL/HDL ratio: Provides additional information about heart health beyond total cholesterol alone.
Steps for arranging sample collection
- Registration and booking: Book online or by phone to arrange a convenient appointment.
- Preparing for sample collection: Fast for 8–12 hours before the test, drinking water only. Drink enough water to help with blood collection.
- Your appointment: Visit the centre at the agreed time and bring your identification.
- Sample collection: A trained technician takes the blood sample using sterile equipment, aiming for accurate results and a comfortable experience.
- Sample transport and analysis: The sample is sent to the laboratory and analysed using precise equipment in accordance with medical standards.
- Receiving your results: Your results are sent by SMS, or you can collect a printed copy at the branch, together with an explanatory Arabic report.
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