Cholesterol in Mahuva
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Minimum 8-10 hours fasting is mandatoryRecommended by Health Experts
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Age Group 05-90 years
Recommended for Men, Women
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FAQ
What medication can increase cholesterol levels?
There are certain medicines that can increase the cholesterol level in the body those are:
- Birth Control Pills
- Anti-Virals
- Corticosteroids
- Anticonvulsants
- Diuretics
- Beta-Blockers
What is bad cholesterol?
Cholesterol that builds up as a plaque inside your blood vessels is referred to as ‘bad cholesterol’ low-density lipoproteins (LDL) that we acquire from fried food, fast foods, desserts etc. are bad cholesterol.
Why should you book a cholesterol test with Sterling Accuris?
Sterling Diagnostics offers the best facilities to provide precise and trustworthy results. Book a Cholesterol test in Mahuva with us for timely results. We also offer safe home collections for your convenience.
How does our body get cholesterol?
Our body gets cholesterol in two ways – 1. From the food we eat, and 2. Through liver production. Many foods are a rich source of cholesterol like milk, cheese, butter, and other dairy products, eggs, meat, fried foods, and a few dry fruits. All cholesterol is not unhealthy, it only becomes unhealthy when you eat in higher amounts and intake mainly bad cholesterol like LDL and VLDL. The liver makes cholesterol and supplies it for many body functions, any imbalance can lead to health issues.
What are the healthy and natural ways to reduce cholesterol levels?
Intake of high amounts of unhealthy cholesterol like LDL can raise the risk of many diseases. Certain lifestyle factors should be changed such as – eating fiber-rich food, having a more physically active life, following a weight loss regime, smoking and alcohol cessation; eating more fruits and vegetables and eating multi-grains and whole grains.
What other packages does Sterling Accuris offer?
Sterling Accuris offers a range of packages including Senior citizen (male and female) package, healthy heart profile, diabetes profile, vitamin profile, covid immunity package and much more. Visit our website to learn more about these packages.
What makes Sterling Accuris a better pathology lab than others?
For us, precision care, safe sample collection, timely delivery of reports, and precise reporting of patient results while adhering to health and safety precautions are the cornerstone of our success.
Do you provide home visit/collection service?
Yes. We do provide home collection services at your doorstep.
Please go ahead and book your visit today from our top menu options in this website / chat or do call us on 812 813 0000.
How long does it take to receive test results?
Though most tests are completed and reported within about 24 hours of receiving the sample for testing, certain tests take several days to weeks.
Your soft copy will be sent on registered email id and Whatsapp. Also, you will receive SMS with link to download your report. Also, your report is available on our website / app.
To know the status of the report, you can call our customer care team on 812 813 0000.
Is there any preparation or precautions for patient before tests or body checkup?
Fasting maybe required in case of a few tests to ensure accurate results.
In general, it is also advisable to abstain from alcohol and heavy diet at least for 24 hours before any health test. You can see the requirement for each test on the product page on our website / app.
Cholesterol Test in Mahuva
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Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers the Cholesterol Test in Mahuva to assess cholesterol levels and to identify health issues due to excess fat accumulation.
Overview of Cholesterol Test
The Cholesterol test is done routinely as a part of a regular blood checkup to identify subclinical cardiac issues. Cholesterol is a type of fat that is present naturally in our body and takes part in many important body functions. Higher concentration of cholesterol in the body is linked with medical issues like heart and kidney problems.
Get a Cholesterol test near you to identify any potential subclinical problem and to regularly assess cardiac health. Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers a precise Cholesterol Test in Mahuva with timely reports.
Why And When Is A Cholesterol Test Done?
A cholesterol test is an important part of regular health checkups as it provides a primary prevention technique for Coronary Artery Diseases (CADs). A high level of cholesterol along with triglycerides results in a medical issue called hyperlipidemia that in turn is associated with heart diseases and many other medical complications.
A doctor may recommend Cholesterol test for conditions such as:
- Obesity or are overweight
- Physical inactivity
- Palpitation
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Fatigue
- Unhealthy food/lifestyle
Besides, cholesterol test is also recommended when a person shows health issues like:
- Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular diseases
- Diabetes
- Chronic kidney diseases
- Pancreatitis
It is also recommended to screen:
- Person with family history of cardiac arrest in first degree relatives
- Person with family history of hypercholesterolemia like with xanthoma/ eyelid xanthelasma
- HIV patients
- To monitor cholesterol/lipid lowering therapy
Cholesterol Test: Main Highlights
- Instructions: Fasting of 10-12 hours is required
- Recommended age group: Males and females >50 years, or whoever shows above mentioned symptoms
- Sample type: Blood sample in plain (serum) tube
How to Interpret the Cholesterol Test Report
A cholesterol test identifies the abnormal level of cholesterol in a blood sample and is a part of blood tests and lipid panel tests. It is extremely important for primary and secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases that also include strokes and CADs. The concentration of cholesterol is measured as milligrams/decilitre in blood serum.
Range | Unit | |
Adult Female/Male | Desirable: <200.00 | mg/dL |
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