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HDL Cholesterol - Direct Test

This test calculates the amount of high-density lipoprotein (good) cholesterol in the blood. High HDL levels may lower the risk of heart disease & stroke.

Hdl Cholesterol - Direct Test Info & Procedure

Group NameCARDIAC DIABETES
FastingOvernight Fasting required
Sample TypeSERUM
Sample CollectionExpert collect samples at Home
ReportsDelivered Online within 24-48 Hrs*
Report typeEmail & Hardcopy ( On request )
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Hdl Cholesterol - Direct Test Visual Guide

Measures HDL cholesterol, often called good cholesterol, for heart risk assessment.

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ResultReported in mg/dL.
What it showsCurrent HDL level.
SampleSerum. Overnight fasting.
Common useHeart risk review.

How HDL Works

  1. HDL particles circulateHelp cholesterol transport
  2. Blood level measuredHDL-C value is reported
  3. Risk context reviewedHigher HDL often favorable

Typical result context

Result contextGuide
Lowbelow 40 men/50 women
Better60+ often favorable
Patternread with LDL/TG

HDL should be interpreted with full lipid profile and overall heart risk.

Why it may be advised

  • Heart risk screening
  • Lipid profile detail
  • Lifestyle follow-up

When to discuss it

  • Family heart risk
  • High cholesterol history
  • Diabetes/BP risk

Often reviewed with

  • LDL cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • Apo A1

Simple Testing Flow

  1. BookSelect HDL cholesterol test online
  2. Home VisitCollection executive arrives
  3. SampleBlood collected in tubes
  4. Lab ReportProcessed and shared digitally

Fasting if lipid panel

  • Overnight fasting may be advised
  • Water is generally allowed

May affect result

  • Recent illness
  • Alcohol
  • Lipid medicines

Good cholesterol

  • Higher is often favorable
  • LDL/Apo B still matter

About the test

Hdl Cholesterol - Direct by Thyrocare is a group test is now available at a discounted price of Rs. 205 which is inclusive of taxes. Fasting is not required Hdl Cholesterol - Direct and sample can be collected at your home.

Hdl Cholesterol - Direct Sample Report Format & Ranges

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.

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Lab Accreditation CAP, NABL, UKAS, ANAB
Thyrocare Sample-Report Range 40-60

Hdl Cholesterol - Direct Thyrocare Sample-Report Range Table

Parameter Unit Reference Range Method Report Section
HDL CHOLESTEROL - DIRECT mg/dL 40-60

HDL Cholesterol Reference Guide

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.

Why two ranges may appear: the Thyrocare sample-report range is the lab-specific range used on that sample report. The general range is an educational adult guide only. For an individual result, use the reference range printed on that person’s final lab report, as ranges can differ by laboratory method and patient factors.

Thyrocare Sample-Report Range (Lab-Specific)

MeasureReport valueNote
HDL CHOLESTEROL - DIRECT40-60 mg/dLFrom available Thyrocare sample report

General Educational Range (Not a Report Range)

MeasureTypical guideNote
Low HDL riskUnder 40 mg/dL for men; under 50 mg/dL for womenLower HDL may increase heart-risk context.
Better guide60 mg/dL or higherOften considered protective in risk scoring.
Panel useHDL ratio calculationsUseful with total cholesterol and LDL.

Why This Test Is Ordered

ReasonDescription
Heart riskHDL helps remove cholesterol from the bloodstream.
Lipid profileUsed in cholesterol profile and ratio calculations.
Lifestyle monitoringExercise, weight, smoking and diet can influence HDL.

Symptoms And Who Should Test

SituationDescription
Risk reviewPeople with diabetes, high BP, obesity, smoking or family heart disease.
Preventive usersAdults doing routine heart-risk screening.
Follow-up usersPeople monitoring lipid profile changes.

Preparation And Interpretation Notes

TopicGuidance
FastingFollow booking instruction if part of lipid profile.
InterpretationHDL is read with LDL, triglycerides and total cholesterol.
No single markerOne HDL value does not define total heart risk alone.

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