July 9, 2025
Measures HDL cholesterol, often called good cholesterol, for heart risk assessment.
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| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Low | below 40 men/50 women |
| Better | 60+ often favorable |
| Pattern | read with LDL/TG |
HDL should be interpreted with full lipid profile and overall heart risk.
Hdl Cholesterol - Direct is a laboratory blood test. It is commonly used as a heart risk. The test hDL helps remove cholesterol from the bloodstream.
Doctors may also include it in lipid profile assessments. The result should be read with the laboratory range, symptoms, medical history and other relevant results. The listed sample type is Blood (Serum).
View the Hdl Cholesterol - Direct sample report in the original Thyrocare PDF format. The ranges below are from this Thyrocare sample report and may differ from general educational ranges because laboratory method and patient factors can vary. Customer name, contact details, address, barcode, order ID and lead ID are masked on the public sample copy.
The searchable values below support visitors looking for Hdl Cholesterol - Direct report format, sample report values, normal range and reference range information.
| Conducted at | Thyrocare Labs |
|---|---|
| Lab Accreditation | CAP, NABL, UKAS, ANAB |
| Thyrocare Sample-Report Range | 40-60 |
| Parameter | Unit | Reference Range | Method | Report Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDL CHOLESTEROL - DIRECT | mg/dL | 40-60 |
A routine blood draw is low risk. You may feel a brief sting when the needle goes in, and some people notice temporary bruising, soreness or light-headedness afterwards. Fainting and infection are uncommon. The sample is collected at your home by a trained phlebotomist using sterile equipment, and the draw takes only a few minutes. If you feel unwell during or after collection, tell the phlebotomist or speak to your doctor.
Educational guide only. The Thyrocare sample-report range in the table below is the lab-specific source when available. General ranges can vary by laboratory, method, age, pregnancy status and medical history. For Bangalore bookings, read this along with the city price, fasting note and home sample collection details on this page.
| Measure | Report value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| HDL CHOLESTEROL - DIRECT | 40-60 mg/dL | From available Thyrocare sample report |
| Measure | Typical guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Low HDL risk | Under 40 mg/dL for men; under 50 mg/dL for women | Lower HDL may increase heart-risk context. |
| Better guide | 60 mg/dL or higher | Often considered protective in risk scoring. |
| Panel use | HDL ratio calculations | Useful with total cholesterol and LDL. |
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Heart risk | HDL helps remove cholesterol from the bloodstream. |
| Lipid profile | Used in cholesterol profile and ratio calculations. |
| Lifestyle monitoring | Exercise, weight, smoking and diet can influence HDL. |
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Risk review | People with diabetes, high BP, obesity, smoking or family heart disease. |
| Preventive users | Adults doing routine heart-risk screening. |
| Follow-up users | People monitoring lipid profile changes. |
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | Overnight fasting required for this test. Follow the fasting period shown during booking; water is usually allowed unless your clinician gives different instructions. |
| Interpretation | HDL is read with LDL, triglycerides and total cholesterol. |
| No single marker | One HDL value does not define total heart risk alone. |
The current Hdl Cholesterol - Direct price in Bangalore is Rs. 205. The final booking details are shown before you confirm.
Overnight fasting required for Hdl Cholesterol - Direct. Follow the fasting period shown during booking; water is usually allowed unless your clinician gives different instructions.
Select Add to Cart or Book Now, choose a suitable slot and provide your address and pincode. Home collection is available where serviceable.
The payment option shown in the active booking flow applies to your order. Confirm the final amount and collection details before completing the booking.
Your report shows the laboratory reference range. A doctor can interpret the result together with your symptoms, medical history and other tests.
Report timing is shown during booking and can vary by test. Completed reports are shared digitally once the laboratory has processed the sample.
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