Measures LDL cholesterol, often called bad cholesterol, for heart risk review.
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| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Optimal | below 100 mg/dL |
| Near optimal | 100 - 129 mg/dL |
| High | 160+ mg/dL |
LDL targets are lower for people with higher heart or diabetes risk.
Ldl Cholesterol - Direct is a laboratory test that measures a result in a Blood (Serum) sample. It may be ordered to investigate symptoms, support a diagnosis or monitor a condition, depending on your clinician's advice.
The current booking price is shown at Rs. 187 against an MRP of Rs. 235, inclusive of taxes where applicable.
Fast for 8–12 hours before sample collection. Plain water is allowed unless your clinician advises otherwise. Home sample collection is available in serviceable cities. A trained phlebotomist collects the sample using sterile equipment, and the report is shared online after processing.
Relevant details from a Thyrocare sample report are shown below. A standalone PDF preview for Ldl Cholesterol - Direct is not available here. Reference intervals may vary by method and patient factors. Use the interval printed on your own final report.
| Conducted at | Thyrocare Labs |
|---|---|
| Lab Accreditation | CAP, NABL, UKAS, ANAB |
| Parameter | Unit | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| LDL CHOLESTEROL - DIRECT | mg/dL | < 100 |
Educational guide only. The Thyrocare sample-report range is shown in the Reports & Ranges section. For your own result, use the range on your final report and discuss it with your clinician.
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Heart risk | LDL is a key marker for plaque and coronary risk assessment. |
| Treatment monitoring | Used to follow statins, diet and lifestyle changes. |
| Risk planning | Helps decide intensity of heart-risk management. |
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Often no symptoms | High LDL usually has no direct symptoms. |
| Risk factors | Family history, diabetes, high BP, smoking, obesity, previous heart disease. |
| Follow-up users | People already diagnosed with high cholesterol. |
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | Fast for 8–12 hours before sample collection. Plain water is allowed unless your clinician advises otherwise. |
| Direct LDL | Direct LDL can be measured without calculation in some labs. |
| Interpretation | Targets depend on personal cardiovascular risk. |
Home sample collection for Ldl Cholesterol - Direct is available in the cities below, subject to confirmation of your pincode at booking.
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Your sample is collected by a trained phlebotomist and sent to the partner laboratory for analysis. The laboratory processes the sample using its validated procedures and quality controls. Your final report shows the result, unit and reference range used for that test. Discuss an unexpected or abnormal result with your clinician.
