StandardLipidprofile
The StandardLipidprofile, or standard lipid profile, is a blood test that measures lipid levels to assess cardiovascular risk and to monitor lipid-lowering therapy. It typically includes total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C); non-HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B may also be reported as part of extended panels.
Specimen collection usually requires fasting for about 8 to 12 hours, though some settings accept nonfasting
Interpretation centers on LDL-C as a primary target for reducing cardiovascular risk, with elevated triglycerides or
Uses and limitations: the profile helps assess baseline risk, guide decisions about therapies such as statins,