A standard lipid panel includes total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL or 'bad' cholesterol), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL or 'good' cholesterol), and triglycerides. Together these values help estimate the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular events.
This panel is used for routine cardiovascular risk screening in adults, to monitor patients on cholesterol-lowering therapy, evaluate patients with known cardiovascular disease, and assess risk in individuals with diabetes or a family history of early heart disease. Fasting for 9-12 hours is traditionally recommended for accurate triglyceride and LDL calculation, though non-fasting lipid panels are increasingly accepted. Sample type is serum.
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