Lipid profile test package
fS-Lipidit KL 2245
| Test name (Finnish) | Test name (English) | Code |
|---|---|---|
| fS-Kol | fS-Chol | KL 2095 |
| fS-Kol-HDL . | fS-HDL-C | KL 2097 |
| fS-Kol-LDL | fS-LDL-C | KL 2099 |
| fS-Trigly | fS-Trigly (TG) | KL 2770 |
| fS-KolVLDL | fS-VLDL-C | KL 2100 |
| HDL/KOL | HDL-C/Chol | ATK 8174 |
Lipids and cholesterol are fat-like substances in your body. A lipid profile test looks at the levels of cholesterol and other fats in your blood.
Indications
Monitoring the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Assessment of risk for coronary artery disease.
Sample
1 mL of fasting serum, minimum 0.5 mL.
Storage and delivery
Delivery at room temperature, if it arrives within 24 hours. Can be stored refrigerated over the weekend.
Method
Photometric, enzymatic
Turnaround time
1 – 2 weekdays
Reference ranges
Recommended values
| Test name (Finnish) | Tast name (English) | Reference value |
|---|---|---|
| fS-Kol | fS-Chol | below 5.0 mmol/L |
| fS-Kol-HDL (over 18 years women / men) | fS-HDL-C (over 18 years women / men) | over 1.2 / 1.0 mmol/L |
| fS-Kol-LDL | fS-LDL-C | below 3.0 mmol/L |
| fS-Trigly | fS-Trigly | below 1.7 mmol/L |
| fS-KolVLDL | fS-VLDL-C | below 0.9 |
| fS-Trigly | HDL-C/Chol | over 0.24 |
Interpretation of results
You should discuss the results of your lipid profile test with your doctor. There are specific guidelines for target cholesterol levels in different people — talk to your doctor about this.
Your doctor may use your test results as part of a risk assessment for cardiovascular disease.
Cholesterol and lipid levels are just one thing that’s taken into account when working out your risk of cardiovascular disease. Your doctor will also look at other things, such as your age and blood pressure, to calculate your risk.
Your doctor will likely talk with you about how to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. If necessary they will talk to you about how to lower your cholesterol levels.
The studies mentioned above are individually described on separate pages fS-Chol, fS-HDL-C, fS-LDL-C, fS-Trigly.
Inquiries
martin.tornudd@milalab.fi
Last update 8.8.2023
