Measures overall cholesterol level as one part of heart risk screening.
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| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Desirable | below 200 mg/dL |
| Borderline | 200 - 239 mg/dL |
| High | 240+ mg/dL |
Total cholesterol should be interpreted with HDL, LDL and triglycerides.
Total Cholesterol 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. 197 against an MRP of Rs. 245, 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 Total Cholesterol 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL CHOLESTEROL | mg/dL | < 200 |
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 | Screens cholesterol-related cardiovascular risk. |
| Routine check | Often part of lipid profile or preventive health checks. |
| Monitoring | Used to follow lifestyle changes or cholesterol medicines. |
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Often no symptoms | High cholesterol commonly has no direct symptoms. |
| Risk factors | Diabetes, high BP, smoking, obesity, family heart disease, low activity. |
| Follow-up users | People with known cholesterol issues or heart-risk history. |
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | Fast for 8–12 hours before sample collection. Plain water is allowed unless your clinician advises otherwise. |
| Interpretation | Read with HDL, LDL, triglycerides and overall risk. |
| Lifestyle context | Diet, exercise, weight and medicines can affect levels. |
Home sample collection for Total Cholesterol 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.
